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Amendment to the NPDC Dog Control Bylaw 2022

Public Notice
PUBLISHED: 2 NOV 2026

On 29 October 2026, Council approved an amendment to the NPDC Dog Control Bylaw that changes the New Plymouth central business area (CBA) from a prohibited area for dogs to a leashed control area for dogs.


The following conditions apply:

  • Dogs classified as dangerous or menacing are still prohibited from the CBA with the exception of those registered to an address in the CBA and being led directly out of or into the area.
  • Dogs must be on a secure leash held by a person.
  • The existing bylaw rules would apply in relation to immediate removal of faeces.


The amendment comes into effect on 7 November 2026.


A copy of the Bylaw is available online at npdc.govt.nz/council/bylaws/ or from:

  • Civic Centre, Liardet Street, New Plymouth. 
  • Puke Ariki Library.
  • Service centres at Bell Block, Inglewood and Waitara.