15 June 2017
Media: Fairfax media
Topic: Dog registration fees
Inquiry
I'm doing a story on what dog registration costs throughout the country.
Please find questions below:
How much does it cost to register a desexed dog before July 31, 2017, with your council?
How much does it cost to register an assistance dog?
How many fully fenced, dog exclusive, dog exercise parks does your city have?
How much is your daily sustenance charge for impounded dogs?
How much does a replacement tag cost?
Response
Here are the answers to your questions below:
1. The cost to register a desexed dog before 31 July 2017 is - $38 (rural) and $67 (urban)
2. There is no charge to register an assistance dog
3. Rotorua has 34 dog-friendly parks in which dogs are able to be released from the lead however they are not permitted in childrens' play areas.
4. The daily fee for sustenance is $12 however in some cases owners are given the option to bring in their own food for impounded dogs.
5. A replacement tag is $7.50
Clarification on response 3 - We don't have any that are fully fenced or exclusively dogs only.