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:
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:
Page last updated: 04:11pm Mon 02 November 2026