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.
Dog Control Fees
Dog Control
| Fees 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Urban dog | $80.00 |
| Neutered urban dog | $60.00 |
| Rural dog | $35.00 |
| Working dog | $35.00 |
| Disability assist dog | No charge |
| Menacing dog | $120.00 |
| Permit to keep 3 or more dogs - Urban | $20.00 |
A Penalty Fee for late registrations will be imposed after 1 August of 50% of the appropriate fee.
For those owners with 'Responsible Dog Owner Status' the fees are as follows
| Fees 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Urban dog | $40.00 |
| Initial Inspection Fee | $25.00 |
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.
Replacement tag
| Fees 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| 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 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| First impound | $80.00 |
| Additional impound of same dog | $130.00 |
| Daily pound fee | $20.00 |
Call-Out Fees
A call-out fee of $80.00 will apply and be charged to the owner of a dog that has been identified wandering or causing a minor nuisance. This fee may be imposed over and above any impoundment fee or infringement fine that Council may issue.
Stock Control
| Fees 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees
| Fees 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Roosters and Poultry License | $100.00 |
| Bees License | $100.00 |
| Cat License (Ownership of Multiple Cats 3+) | $20.00 |
| Inspection Fee | $25.00 |
Online payments
Internet Banking: Mackenzie District Council
A/c No. 03-0887-0226851-02
Payment Reference:
- Please quote your owner number if you have one, or your surname as a reference - e.g. reference is ‘DOG’ and owner ID XXXX e.g. DOG 5467 or DOG SMITH- If granted 'Responsible Dog Ownership' use ‘RDO’ in particulars.