Dog registration 2021/2022

All dog owners of registered dogs should have received a registration renewal notice for the 2021/2022 registration year. If your dog is registered and you have not received a renewal notice, please contact dogs@westlanddc.govt.nz or phone 03 756 9010.

All dogs over 3 months’ of age have to be registered with Council by 31 July 2021. The following fees apply:

Dog Registration fees 2021/2022
Standard Registration
Certified Disability Assistance Dog NIL
Registration Fee: Hokitika and Kaniere township (urban) $74
Registration Fee: Other Areas $58.50
Responsible Owners
Inspection fee (first year) $50, plus registration fee
Registration Fee: all areas $50
Dangerous dogs
Registration Fee: all areas Standard registration fee plus 50%
Late Registration
Registration Penalty –from 1 August 50% of applicable registration fee

Watch our short video to see how to easily clip your new dog registration tag together. We recommend trimming the side down with a sharp knife to get rid of any pointy bits.



Dog registration 2021/2022