Far North Dog Management Policy review
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:39 am
Far North District Council is proposing new rules for dogs in the District. Of interest to birders might be the rules around dogs on beaches.
As usual, the limited restrictions are only to protect people, not wildlife. The mere presence of a dog, on leash or not, is enough to disturb and distress shorebirds.
If this concerns you, make a submission.
https://www.fndc.govt.nz/communication/ ... bylaw-2018
Unless otherwise specified through the rules above:
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Dogs are allowed on beaches off-leash all year, except from 1 December to 31 March
between 9am and 6pm when dogs must be on-leash, as well as all public holidays.
As usual, the limited restrictions are only to protect people, not wildlife. The mere presence of a dog, on leash or not, is enough to disturb and distress shorebirds.
If this concerns you, make a submission.
https://www.fndc.govt.nz/communication/ ... bylaw-2018