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Dog Ban Reinforced
19 October 2011
Dog Ban Reinforced
Waikato
District Council is taking action to reinforce the ban on
dogs in the central business areas of Huntly, Ngaruawahia,
Tuakau, Raglan and Te Kauwhata this summer. Dog owners will
be fined $300 for dogs on or off the lead in these
areas.
General manager regulatory Nath Pritchard says the ban was introduced for the central business areas of our Waikato towns because of the actions of a few irresponsible dog owners.
“Aggressive, confrontational dogs and
owners who refuse to pick up dog excrement off the street
have made the ban necessary.
“It’s unfortunate the
selfish actions of a few dog owners means one rule for all,
but we do have 17 dog exercise areas in the Waikato district
where dogs can be off the lead, including many of our
reserves and beaches,” he said.
Many of the dogs brought into the banned areas are owned by visitors. To ensure the message is visible, the council has increased signage in the affected areas and animal control officers will be on duty to actively enforce the ban.
For more information on Waikato district dog exercise areas and the dog bylaw visit the Animals section of the council’s website www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz. To contact the animal control team please call 0800 492 452.
ENDS
Waikato District Health Board
Healthy People. Excellent Care
Waikato District Health Board (DHB) employs over 6500 people and plans, funds and provides hospital and health services to more than 391,770 people in a region covering eight per cent of New Zealand.
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