Animal Services

Council has animal control officers on duty all day, everyday of the year.

You can call in animal issues at any time (day or night). Emergency services are provided after hours, including:

• Dog attacks on people or stock.
• Wandering stock.
• Animal welfare issues.
• Any other animal related issue that cannot be reasonably put off until the working day.

07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364 (both numbers are 24/7)

Please note: If your concern is in regards to a Stock welfare matter, please phone SPCAdirectly on 09 256 7300

Dog Registration Fees

Council's dog registration fee structure is designed to provide a greater level of incentive for dog owners to pay their dog registration fees on time and meet other legal and good owner obligations.

It has been designed to reward proactive, prompt payment by dog owners rather than penalties for non-compliance.

Follow this link to re-register your dog on-line.

Dog Classifications

Ruapehu has four dog registration classifications.

• Responsible Owner Category
• (All other) pet dogs
• Working dogs
• Hunting dogs

See the dog classification web page for more information.

Dog Micro-chipping

By law all pet dogs older than three months must be micro-chipped. Council can micro-chip your dog for $25.00. Please call your local Council office to make an appointment.

Digital Photo Information for Pet and Hunting Dogs

To assist with the identification and lost/wandering dogs Council is inviting pet dog owners to provide a digital photo of their pet dog. The discount previously offered in return for a photo of your dog has been discontinued from the 2018/19 registration year.

Supplying a suitable photo is still a compulsory requirement for hunting dogs.

See the digital photo web page for more information.

The Ruapehu Bylaw

Council's Ruapehu Bylawcovers the Animal Control Bylaw, Public Places Bylaw and Public Health and Safety Bylaw.