If you’re a Wellington, NZ dog owner, you have until Friday 7 August 2009 to provide input on the Draft Dog Policy. The Council are deciding how you and your dog can live, exercise and behave in Wellington.
To discuss this draft policy with others, visit The Dog Lobby.
Wellington City Council would like your views on the draft Dog Policy 2009. The Dog Control Act 1996 requires the Council to develop a policy and provides direction regarding content.
Current Policy
The Council’s current Dog Control Policy was adopted in 2004. It is largely concerned with community safety and health as well as dog welfare and registration. The policy also sets restrictions on dog access to public places.
Submissions
To give the Council your submissions on the draft Dog Policy, read the brochure below and complete the submission form. The brochure includes the Summary of the Statement of Proposal as well as the full Statement of Proposal.
The deadline for submissons is: 5.00pm Friday 7 August 2009 .
Alternatively, the brochure and form are available:
- at the Council reception desk at 101 Wakefield Street
- from Council Service Centres and libraries
- by post – contact the Council for your copy.
[Via : Public Input - Draft Dog Policy - Wellington - New Zealand.]
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