Havelock great for off-lead dog areas

Mandy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:09:10 +0000

My dogs Honey and Ludo

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 Reserve, the back path in Keirunga Gardens and the south side of the Havelock Road bridge on the banks of the Karamu Stream. As you can see from my photo, I am a dog owner, so keep a close eye on anything involved with dogs at HDC.

One of the reasons this bylaw is being discussed is to prevent the dropping of dog faeces on public footpaths and parks, as when a dog is on a lead it is very difficult to miss the “event”! As I was walking my two labs this morning there were at least 5 piles of dog droppings in a two block distance down Duart Road, a sign that some irresponsible dog owners had passed by.

Dogs to be on leads at all times in Hastings District

Mandy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:18:14 +0000

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 residents on what they are expecting from the HDC over the next ten years. This consultation helps decisions to be made in the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP).

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Havelock great for off-lead dog areas

Dogs to be on leads at all times in Hastings District