Rotorua Lakes Council uses the Pinetahi One Tag dog registration system, creating a more sustainable Animal Control service.
All dog owners are issued with a metal registration tag for their kurī. These metal tags are made of anodised aluminium, which when used with the supplied split-ring, are designed to last the average lifetime of a dog.
Pinetahi helps save more than 13,000 plastic tags going to landfill each year. Pretty cool right?
As well as achieving a more sustainable service, the system makes it a bit simpler for owners:
- no more waiting for tags or swapping them out each year.
- Pinetahi tags have space for engraving – perhaps a phone number which can increase the chances of a safe return if doggos pull an escape attempt.
What happens once I register my dog?
- New dogs: we will send a metal tag in the post for you to attach to your dog's collar.
- Registration renewals: you should already have a metal tag so you don't need to do anything. We update your dog's registration in our system which is linked to the tag you already have.
When is registration due?
Dogs must be registered by 30 June each year.
What do the tags look like?
The tags are brightly coloured and have two size options to suit dog sizes – small (25mm) and large (30mm).
What happens if I lose or break a tag?
Owners are liable for replacement tags. The cost of a replacement tag is $15.
Pinetahi One Tags are designed to last the average lifetime of a dog. The best way to ensure the durability of your tag is to attach it directly to the D-ring on the collar using the supplied double-turned split-ring, and without any other dog-bling to jangle against the tag.
How do I attach my One Tag to my dog's collar?
