Dog Registration

New Dog Registration

All dogs are required to be registered before they are three months of age.
Registration must be renewed before 30 June each year.
The registration year runs from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.
Each dog must be registered at the address where they spend most of their time.
If you are under 16 years of age and own a dog, it must be registered under the name of a parent or guardian.
All dogs born from May of the previous registration year will pay a pro rata fee calculated from the time the dog was three months old.
Council's list of dog breed codes (this will need to be completed on your dog registration form).
Click here for registration fees

How to register

To register your dog for the first time, use one of the options below.

1. Online Services Account

It is important to note that BNZ charges a convenience fee of 2.49% per transaction to use this service (with a minimum fee of $1.00 per transaction). Council does not receive any part of this fee.

2. Register your new dog online

3. Visit in person at one of our area offices

Click here to receive all dog communications electronically

Renew Dog Registration

If your dog was registered with us last year, registration forms will be mailed or emailed to you May/June.

Please advise us if your address or email changes to ensure you receive a reminder to renew your dog registration

What you need to renew

Your annual 'Application to Register Dog(s)' form.
Your Contact ID number (which is shown below your phone number and email address details).
Any ONE of your Dog ID's from the list of your dogs.

Renew your dog registration online

It's important to note there is a convenience fee of 1.22% per transaction for this service.

Want to go electronic?
Would you like to receive all your dog communication (registration forms, newsletters, events and important updates) from Council electronically? Register here.

Update owner or dog details

To change any details or advise us if your dog has passed away, let us know using one of the options below.