Queenstown Lakes is experiencing heavy rain and strong winds across the district. Some roads have closed due to flooding and slips. The QLDC Emergency Operations Centre is closely monitoring conditions alongside Otago Regional Council and Otago Emergency Management. See our Emergency Management webpage for more information (including a list of road closures) or follow along on our Facebook page.

Dog Registration

Dog Registration user fees and charged for 2025/2026.

Dog Registration Category   To* 
Dangerous Dog $360.00
Dangerous Dog (Fenced) $270.00
Dangerous Dog (Positive) $270.00
Dangerous dog (Fenced/Positive) $180.00
Guide Dog $0.00
Menacing Dog $240.00
Menacing Dog (Fenced) $180.00
Menacing Dog (Positive) $180.00
Menacing Dog (Fenced/Positive) $120.00
Pet Dog $240.00
Pet Dog (Fenced) $180.00
Pet Dog (Positive) $180.00
Pet Dog (Fenced/Positive) $120.00
Pet Dog (De-Sexed) $180.00
Pet Dog (De-Sexed/Fenced) $135.00
Pet Dog (De-Sexed/Positive) $135.00
Pet Dog (De-Sexed/Fenced/Positive) $95.00
Working Dog** $115.00
Working Dog (Fenced)** $85.00
Working Dog (Positive)** $85.00
Working Dog (Fenced/Positive)** $60.00
Multiple Dog Licence - Application $72.00
Multiple Dog Licence - Inspection $82.50
First Impound*** $128.50
Second Impound*** $205.00
Third Impound (or more)* $308.00
Feeding (per day) $36.00
Replacement Tag Nil


*These charges are inclusive of GST.
**Capped at two working dogs per owner.
***The increase of impound costs relate to offences within a period of 24 months from the first offence.

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