Animals (Excluding Dogs) and Public Places Bylaws

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council passed resolutions at a meeting held on Thursday 27 August 2026 to adopt the following bylaws:

• Animals (Excluding Dogs) Bylaw 2026
• Public Places Bylaw 2026

These bylaws will become operative on 30 September 2026.

The adoption of these bylaws follows consideration of community feedback received during consultation from 10 June 2026 to 2 July 2026.

You can read more about the review processes and the key changes made to the bylaws in the decision story at
www.westernbay.govt.nz/council/plans-policies-strategies-bylaws/decision-stories.

Copies of the bylaws may be inspected:

• Online at www.westernbay.govt.nz/rules-regulations-and-licenses/bylaws
• At Councils offices at Barkes Corner in Greerton, or at Katikati, Te Puke, Ōmokoroa and WaihĪ Beach libraries/service centres.

Copies of the bylaws are also available for printing at Council’s offices and service centres at a cost of 30c per page.