In May, submissions were presented to the Councillors on the proposed bylaw making it compulsory for all dogs to be walked on-lead in all public places. Dogs will be allowed off-lead in designated areas specified in the bylaw. Havelock North is fortunate in having a large number of off-lead areas to choose from, such as Tainui [...]

The HDC are currently discussing by-laws involving dog control, requiring all dogs to be on-lead at all times in public places. There will be a reasonably long list of places where dogs can be run off their leads but under the owners’ control. Early next year the council will begin consulting all of the district’s [...]