Find out the rules about dog registration in the Queenstown Lakes District.

How to register your dog
Fill in the dog registration form and provide it to Lakes Environmental, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348, along with the correct fee. 
>> Dog registration form (pdf )

What does it cost?

Category	Fee *	Fee **
Guide/companion/hearing ear dog	Nil	Nil
Working dog	$25	$37.50
Spayed/neutered dogs	$50	$75
All other dogs	$60	$90
Dangerous/menacing dogs	$100	$140
Permit to keep more than two dogs on a property	$10	$15

* If paid on or before 1 August 2008.
** if paid after 1 August 2007 - as provided for in Dog Control Act 1996.

Pound fees
•  First offence - $100.00.
•  Second offence - $180.00.
•  Third and subsequent offences - $240.00.

What do the registration fees cover?
Dog registration fees cover:
•  Administration of the registration process, including the collection of fees.
•  Providing information to dog owners.
•  Signage and furniture for dog exercise areas.
•  Enforcement (but not prosecution).

Neutered dog discounts
Council works hard to promote responsible dog ownership and reduce incidents of straying and unwanted dogs.  Responsible dog ownership is recognised with a reduced registration fee for neutered dogs.

Microchipping
Legislation introduced in 2006 means that all newly registered dogs must also be microchipped.  Visit the Department of Internal Affairs website to find out more.
>> Go to Department of Internal Affairs website (external link)