TIME TO REGISTER YOUR BEST FRIEND
Westland District Council dog registration is now open
Fees apply to dogs aged 3 months and over for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 registration period.
| Certified Disability Assistance Dog | Nil |
| Unneutered Dog | $115 |
| Neutered Dog | $80 |
| First Working Dog | $80 |
| Additional Working Dog(s) | $40 |
| Dangerous Dog | Standard registration fee Plus 50% |
| Late Registration from 1 August | Additional 50% of applicable registration fee |
| First Impounding Offence | $100 |
| Second Impounding Offence | $250 |
| Third Impounding Offence | $400 |
| Feeding Per Day | $30 |
| Call-out for dog reclaiming (afterhours) | $150 |
| Microchipping per dog | $35 |
| Bark Collar | $50 |
| (Bond of $30 is refundable on return of undamaged collar to the Council) | |
| Investigations | $150 per hour |
There is a 20% discount for registered dog owners who are 65 years of age or older on or
before 1st July 2026 (pet dogs only)
A 50% Penalty fee applies from 1 August 2026 for late registrations
Payments can be made online at Dog registration | Westland District Council
Or Council Offices: 36 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810
If you are unsure, please contact us at 03 756 9010 or 0800 474 834