11 March 2009
Dog bylaw change applies to Paraparaumu/Raumati beach only
The relaxation in enforcement of the Kapiti Coast District Council’s Dog Bylaw 2008 applies only to the stretch of beach
from Takitimu Road, Raumati to the Kapiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach, Council’s Assets & Services GM, Gary Simpson said today.
“Some people seem to think Council’s decision not to enforce the bylaw on that beach means the whole bylaw has been
withdrawn and it’s open slather on all beaches,” he said.
“This is definitely not the case. Neither is it the case, as reported earlier in the week, that dogs can “romp free” on
Paraparaumu Beach. They are still required to be on a leash in that area at all times during the year.”
It appears a procedural omission meant the section of the bylaw applying to that area of the beach was not voted on and
confirmed in the minutes of the December 6 meeting which voted on the details of the bylaw.
“That means we will have to consult on just that one particular section of the bylaw again. The Council will have
consider an amendment to either confirm the bylaw in its current form or to made the change the Kapiti Beach dog group
are seeking.
“And everyone will have the opportunity to make submissions and to have their views heard on that.
“In either case, there is no intention for that section of the beach to become an off-leash area at any time during the
year but it is currently OK for dog owners to walk their dogs there on a leash at any time.
“The requirements for other sections of the beaches up and down the coast remain as they were confirmed at the December
6 2008 meeting,” Mr Simpson said.
ends