Te tiaki i ētahi atu kīrehe Keeping other animals

Apply for an animal management licence

Find whether you need an animal management licence, what you'll need to apply, and apply and pay for your licence online, in person, or by post.
Keeping livestock animals

Rules and requirements for keeping livestock, your legal responsibilities, and disposing of animal remains.
Keeping bees

Check if you need a beekeeping licence and find advice on keeping and managing bees.
Animal management staff hourly fees

Find out the hourly fees for animal management staff.
Keeping birds and poultry

Check if you need a licence to keep birds and poultry, find rules and requirements around shelters, and learn how to prevent vermin infestation.
Care for the environment by being a responsible pet owner

Learn how to keep your pet safe and minimise its impacts on our natural environment.
Keeping cats

Find out how many cats can be kept on a single property, how you can report stray cats, and how to open your own cattery.