We last reviewed our Control of Dogs Policy and Bylaw in 2018 and it’s now due for review. We’ve made a few changes based on initial feedback from our community, and to make sure the policy and bylaw are easy to understand by the community and easy to implement for council staff.

We are now seeking the community’s feedback on the updated draft policy and bylaw.

The objective of the policy is to enable people to enjoy the benefits of dog ownership and provide for the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners, while minimising danger, distress and nuisance to the community. The purpose of the bylaw is to support and give effect to our Control of Dogs Policy.

Read the Statement of Proposal and draft Control of Dogs Policy and Bylaw and tell us what you think before 4.00pm on Sunday 3 September 2023 by:

• filling in our online feedback form
• emailing your feedback to submissions@swdc.govt.nz
• dropping your feedback form at the Council Office at 19 Kitchener Street Martinborough or any of the district libraries
• posting your submission to: Policy and Governance Team, South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough 5741