Dog fees and charges

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.