Is your furry friend a loyal sidekick, a spoiled lapdog, or a hardworking farmhand? No matter their vibe, all dogs need to be registered before 1 July.

Registration fees:

  • $90 for dogs on urban properties less than 1 hectare
  • $70 for rural dogs on properties larger than 1 hectare
  • $50 for working dogs kept solely for herding and stock droving

If your pup isn’t registered and paid for by 1 August, a 50% late fee will be added. These fees help cover the cost of all dog-related services in Tasman. It’s largely a user-pays system which is only 5% funded from general rates.

Already registered? Great! Keep an eye out – registration forms will be sent out soon. You can also grab a form anytime from our website.

Here’s how to return your registration form:

  • Email it to dog.control@tasman.govt.nz
  • Post it to Dog Control, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050
  • Drop it off at any Council Service Centre

Paying your fee is easy:

  • Bank transfer: 12-3193-0002048-03 (use your dog owner number as the reference)
  • Online by credit card (small fee applies)
  • In person at any Council Service Centre

Moved house? Changed your number? Got a new pup? Make sure you update your details on the form.

You can find more information here.(external link)

Let’s keep our four-legged mates safe and legal – thanks for doing your bit!