Marzie

Excerpt from the gov't website pertaining to dog ownership laws in New Zealand.

Serious offences
If you're found guilty of a more serious offence, much larger fines apply and you can be sent to prison".

Up to $10,000 fine, 1 year in prison or both

You can be fined up to $10,000 and be sentenced to a year in prison if you:
•allow a dog to enter a national park or other controlled area where dogs are banned from entry".

Woodlea

You were right with the first 3 words then you went awry! Cats should be kept indoors permanently. It's better for them, indoor cats live 3 times longer than feral cats and 50% longer than domestic cats that are allowed to roam free.

garethwm

ha! Thanks

garethwm

It seems you are, in designated areas, so dogs would be allowed in those areas I presume.

Justcol

Yes

Justcol

So my wee dog on a lead is more dangerous to native creatures than a 1080 bombing raid.

He will do more damage on the end of his 1.5 meter lead than all the baited carcasses and poisons
that get dumped and dropped. More damage than a poison that is banned for being too dangerous
in other countries.
A poison that kills the very things it is supposed to protect...interesting !!

Guess I'll take him to the beach then, or is he banned from there as well

Marzie

"Guess I'll take him to the beach then, or is he banned from there as well"

Depends where the beach is. Check the local district council bylaws. Particularly when daylight saving kicks in.

Justcol

Does pissing on parades come easy to you or is it something you've had to work at !!

Good grief !!

Marzie

Not at all. You asked a question and I replied. No need to take umbrage and attack the messenger. Saved you and your dog a wasted trip to Mt Ruepehu anyway. Good grief.

All local authorities in NZ are required by law to set bylaws pertaining to dog ownership and control in their area. Many countries do similarly. The onus is on the dog owner to comply with these laws or risk the consequences. Like it or lump it.

Justcol