Register your dog for the first time

Dog registration fees help fund a range of services that are designed to help dogs, their owners and the wider community. There is a small ratepayer contribution per year towards the cost of animal management services for stock control on our roads and highways and to recognise public good and education.

When to register your dog

When it turns three months old
When you first get him/her
Thereafter on 1 July of each year

By email In person

By email

Register your dog

Please fill out this form(PDF, 812KB) and email it to yourcouncil@whanganui.govt.nz. If your dog is neutered, please ensure you attach a copy of the veterinary certificate to receive the relevant discount. Once your registration is processed an invoice will be emailed for payment.

Register as a special category dog

Please fill out this form(PDF, 277KB) and email it to yourcouncil@whanganui.govt.nz. Please provide proof of the dog(s) registration or affiliation with the appropriate organisation when submitting your application. Once your registration is processed an invoice will be emailed for payment.

In person

Change dog owner details

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View fees and charges

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Fees 2024/25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025)

Non-working dogs (including GST)

Full fee	First three dogs*	$132.00 fee per dog
Prompt payment discount	For registrations paid on or before 31 July 2024 for the first three dogs (not applicable to working dogs)	$12.00 discount per dog
Neutered/spayed discount	Existing dogs For registrations paid on or before 31 July 2024 and veterinarian certificate provided to receive the discount (not applicable to working dogs) First-time registration A veterinarian certificate must be provided at the time of first registration to receive the discount (not applicable to working dogs)	$24.00 discount
Responsible dog ownership (RDO)	Owner has met criteria to be a responsible dog owner. Applicable per dog (not applicable if registration is unpaid from 1 August 2024)	$24.00 discount
Multi-dog reduced fee*	For the fourth and subsequent dog with one owner. Subject to pre-approval (not applicable to working dogs)	$11.00 fee per dog
	PENALTY
Classified dangerous dog	Additional fee for dogs classified dangerous	150% of applicable fee
Penalty fee late payment	Registration unpaid from 1 September 2024 of registration year incurs a penalty	20% of outstanding fee

Working dogs (including GST)

Full fee	First three working dogs*	$44.00 fee per dog
Prompt payment discount	Registration paid on or before 31 July 2024 for first three working dogs	$4.00 discount per dog
Multi-working dog reduced fee*	For the fourth and subsequent working dog with one owner. Subject to pre-approval	$11.00 fee per dog
	PENALTY
Penalty fee late payment	Registration unpaid from 1 September 2024 of registration year incurs a penalty	20% of outstanding fee

* Non-neutered/spayed and non-working dogs will be identified first when calculating first three dogs.

Impounding fees (including GST)

First impound (1) – impounded dog is registered and has no impound or infringement history within the current registration year	Free
First impound (2) – impounded dog is unregistered and has no impound or infringement history within the current registration year	$90.00 per dog
Second impound – impounded dog has a previous impound within the current registration year	$160.00 per dog
Third or subsequent impound – impounded dog has two or more previous impounds within the current registration year	$220.00 per dog
Sustenance fee (charged after 7 days)	$20.00 (daily)

Other fees (including GST)

Micro chipping	$30.00
Surrender of dog to be euthanised	$90.00
Surrender of dog for rehoming	$90.00
Sale of dog (plus any other relevant charges)	$35.00
Replacement dog tag	$5.00
Dog collar – large	$14.50
Dog collar – medium	$12.10
Dog collar – small	$9.10
Drontal worming tablets	$5.50
Walkeze leads	$12.00
Bark collars	$79.95

Dog registration fees must be paid in full by Wednesday, 31 July 2024 to receive a prompt payment discount. If you have not received your notice by Monday, 1 July 2024, please call us on 06 349 0001.

Online payments by credit card/debit card (this is the council’s preferred method of payment): Click here and choose the online option.
You will need your client number (this can be found at the top of your dog registration notice) and your email address to pay online. Please note online credit card payments will incur a surcharge of 2.15%.
Internet banking: Use the Council’s ANZ bank account 01 0790 0157888 02
Please quote your name, client number and animal number (these can be found on your dog registration notice) in the particulars and reference fields.
Cash/eftpos or credit card: Visit us at 101 Guyton Street, Whanganui, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Please note counter credit card payments will incur a surcharge of 1.9%. Please bring your dog registration notice with you.

For more information or if you have any queries, please call us on 06 349 0001.