Te patu kararehe me te whakawātea o ngā whēkau Slaughtering animals and disposing of animal remains

Slaughter of livestock

Slaughter of livestock is allowed only on properties larger than 4000 square metres.

Livestock animals include:

sheep
goats
cattle
deer
llamas
alpacas
donkeys
mules
horses
pigs.

Slaughter of poultry

Slaughter of small poultry is allowed on all properties.

Controls around the slaughter of animals

There are strict controls around the slaughter of animals.

Any person slaughtering animals must comply with the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to ensure the animal does not suffer unreasonable or unnecessary pain or distress.

Animal slaughter can be carried out by a registered vet or official complying with the:

Animal Welfare Act 1999
Veterinarians Act 2005
Biosecurity Act 1993
Animals Products Act 1999

Disposing of animal remains

You may not leave animal remains on any land. This creates a risk to public health and safety.

You must dispose of animal remains in accordance with the Solid Waste Bylaw 2012.

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Te patu kararehe me te whakawātea o ngā whēkau Slaughtering animals and disposing of animal remains

Slaughter of livestock

Slaughter of poultry

Controls around the slaughter of animals

Disposing of animal remains

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