Ō herenga ā-ture ina tiaki kararehe pāmu koe Your legal responsibilities when keeping livestock

Under the Animal Management 2015 bylaw, when keeping livestock you must ensure:

  • the animal does not cause a nuisance to any other person
  • the animal does not cause a risk to public health and safety
  • you meet the welfare needs of the animal (including fresh kai and water, shelter, and exercise)
  • you keep the animal in suitable accommodation.

If you do not comply with a bylaw, you risk being convicted and fined $500 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine up to $20,000.