Dog registration fees and renewal notices
The registration fee covers the dog registration tag, and a number of aspects of dog control, including:
- Implementing, monitoring and enforcing dog control policy and law
- Investigating and resolving dog complaints
- Promotion of better care and control of dogs
- Education around safety around dogs and bite prevention
- Upkeep of dog administration (e.g. registration database)
- The provision of care and facilities for impounded dogs
The collar tag will be issued upon receipt of your registration fee and any other charges due.
Registration fees include goods and services tax.
Renewal Notices
Renewal notices are mailed out in mid June each year to the mailing address contained in your registration records.
If any dog is first required to be registered after 1 August in any registration year, the fee shall be 1/12th of the annual fee for each complete month remaining in the registration year after the date of such registration.
Animals - Dog Control
Dog Registration Fees
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Urban dog | $90.00 |
| Neutered urban dog | $65.00 |
| Rural dog | $40.00 |
| Working dog | $40.00 |
| Disability assist dog | No charge |
| Menacing dog | $150.00 |
| Permit to keep 3 or more dogs - Urban | $50.00 |
A Penalty Fee for late registrations will be imposed after 1 August of 50% of the appropriate fee.
Responsible dog owner status fees
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Urban dog | $40.00 |
| Initial Inspection Fee | $25.00 |
Replacement tag
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Replacement tag* | $5.00 per replacement tag |
*If you need a replacement tag, please call into one of our offices, in Fairlie or Twizel.
Impound Fees
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| First impound | $100.00 |
| Additional impound of same dog | $150.00 |
| Daily pound fee | $20.00 |
Wandering or nuisance call-out fees
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Call out fee - this fee may be imposed over and above an impoundment or infringement fee. | $84.00 |
Animals - Stock Control
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Call-out for wandering stock | $80.00 |
| Call-out for wandering stock- second offence (within any 12-month period) | $160.00 |
| Call-out for wandering stock- third offence (within any 12-month period) | $320.00 |
| Impounding fee per head, when stock have to be transported for impounding | $100.00 |
| Sustenance per day/per animal | $10.00 |
Animals, Poultry, Cats and Bees
| Fees 2025/26 | |
|---|---|
| Roosters and Poultry License | $100.00 |
| Bees License | $100.00 |
| Cat License (Ownership of Multiple Cats 3+) | $20.00 |
| Inspection Fee | $50.00 |
Online payments
Internet Banking: Mackenzie District Council
A/c No. 03-0887-0226851-02
Payment Reference:
- Please quote your owner number as a reference - e.g. reference is ‘DOG’ and owner ID XXXX e.g. DOG 5467- If granted 'Responsible Dog Ownership' use ‘RDO’ in particulars.
All known owners will be forwarded an account for registration of their dog(s) during July. All dogs of three months or more must be registered by the due date of 31 July.
Registration fees can be made in instalments up to 31 July.