Dog Fees and Impound Costs
Registration Fees
2024/2024 registration fees will be confirmed soon
These are the registration prices for the 2023/2024 registration year.
Class of dog | Pay Before 1 August 2023 | Pay on or after 1 August 2023 |
Normal (Entire) | $100 | $150 |
Normal (De-sexed) | $80 | $120 |
*Stock working dogs (solely for herding and driving stock) | $60 | $90 |
Working Dogs (Police, Ministry, security or Search & Rescue) | No fee on application | No fee on application |
Disability Assist Dogs (certified) | No fee on application | No fee on application |
Matakana Island | $50 | $75 |
Dangerous dogs (Entire) | $150 | $225 |
Dangerous Dogs (De-sexed) | $120 | $180 |
Impounding costs (additional fees may apply)
Animal shelter fees | Unregistered | Registered |
First impounding | $130 | $90 |
Second impounding (same dog within 24 months) | $220 | $160 |
Third and subsequent impounding (for same dog within 24 months) | $220 + Infringement | $220 + infringement
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Daily sustenance | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Afterhours Impound | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Seizure costs
First seizure | $120 |
Second seizure | $220 |
Third and subsequent seizure | $220 + infringement |
Other costs
Microchipping | $35 |
Surrender | $65 |
Dog adoption | Males $270. Females $300 |
Multiple Dogs | $50 per application |
Replacement Tag | $7.50 |