Animal Control
The Animal Control Unit operates every day. Most staff time is spent on dog control issues such as barking, roaming, and attacks on people, other dogs or stock. The unit also manages dog registration.
Staff are on call 24 hours to respond to calls about dog attacks, dogs rushing at people, roaming dogs that have been secured, injured dogs, and wandering stock.
Afterhours calls about roaming dogs are assessed on a case-by-case basis and prioritised accordingly.
Council's Animal Control Unit works under the Dog Control Act 1996, the Rotorua Lakes Council Dog Control By-law 2005 and the Impounding Act 1955.
Dogs aren't allowed in the central business district (CBD):
Areas where you can walk your dog
Open hours
- Office: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
- Pound: Monday to Friday, 2pm - 4:30pm
- Phone: 07 348 4199
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Dog Exercise Areas
Find out where the dog exercise areas are in the Rotorua District area.
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Dog Registration
Dog registration, Microchipping, Lost Tags, Selected dog ownership, Kennel licence, Rebates
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Dog registration - ways to pay
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Dog Safety
Dog safety tips for owners and children
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Dogs Online
Dogs Online is the Rotorua Lakes Council website for dog registrations and updating dog owner
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Homeless Hounds
Adopt a dog from homelesshounds.co.nz
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Menacing Dogs
Menacing Dogs and American Pitbull Terrier Information
