Online EFTPOS is temporarily down from 31 October 2025 while we do essential system upgrades. We expect the service to be back online in mid-2026. During this time, you will need to use another form of payment.
As a dog owner you should have your dog registered from the month the dog turns three months old, or arrives in New Zealand.
There is a fine if you do not register your dog - visit Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
You will need a licence to keep two or more dogs on a residential property.
You need to renew your registration annually.
The registration period runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year. The cost will depend on when you register your dog.