July 1, 2004
Consultation period extended
The North Shore City Council wants public feedback on its dog control rules after changing them to reflect
recent law changes.
The council has extended the community consultation period to July 26 to give residents - dog owners and others
alike - more time to comment on its amended draft dog control policy and bylaw.
North Shore City's environmental protection team leader, Ian Parker, says the council is sending all dog owners
in the city their annual dog registration packs this week. As required by law, the information pack includes copies of
the draft policy and bylaw and a submission form inviting comment on the proposals.
Mr Parker says the council wants input from all interested parties on its draft dog policy and bylaw - not just
dog owners.
"Whether you like dogs or not, it is important the public expresses its opinion on these questions. Dogs may be
man's best friend, but they can also frighten people, and so they need to be managed appropriately and predictably in
public places," he says.
The Dog Control Amendment Act 2003, which came into force last December, requires councils to review their dog
control policies and bylaws by this September.
Information regarding the draft dog control bylaw and policy, including a draft copy of both and submission
forms, is available at www.northshorecity.govt.nz, environmental services office - 521 Lake Rd, Takapuna, all council
area offices and libraries or by calling Actionline on 486 8600.
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