Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
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.