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Dog Registration Fees NZ 2026/27: All 67 Councils

What your council charges to register a dog for 2026/27, taken from each council's own published fees (such as its fee page, fee schedule or annual plan) and checked on 29 Sep 2026. Every council sets its own fees and categories — find yours to see the amounts, any late-fee rules and a link to the council's source.

Of the 67 councils we checked, 65 have confirmed 2026/27 fees below. For 2 (Carterton and Ashburton) we couldn't confirm this year's fees, so we link to the council instead of showing amounts.

Dog registration fees NZ 2026/27 by council

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Important: These are the fees councils published for 2026/27, as checked on 29 Sep 2026. Councils can change fees, deadlines and discounts, and your dog's category depends on the council's own rules — always use the official council page as your source of truth.

Dog registration fees 2026/27 by council

Categories and amounts are copied from each council's own published fees (such as its fee page, fee schedule or annual plan) — the wording is the council's, because the categories differ from council to council. Always confirm on the council's page before you pay.

Northland

Far North District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Far North District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Pet Dog – Neutered$92.00
Pet Dog – Entire$113.00
Menacing Dog – Neutered$92.00
Menacing Dog – Entire$113.00
Dangerous Dog – Neutered (Entire: N/A)$138.00
Pig Dog – Neutered$72.00
Pig Dog – Entire$92.00
Working Dog – Neutered$72.00
Working Dog – Entire$92.00
Disability Assist DogNo charge

Late fees: Early-bird fees apply from 1 July, but the council's pages disagree on whether that period ends on 30 or 31 August. A late registration penalty applies from 1 September (penalty amounts not confirmed).

Note: The council's table doesn't say whether these are the early-bird or the standard rates — check your invoice or the council's fee schedule. Discounts for a sixth dog, Gold Card holders and Community Services Card holders are applied in person only.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Kaipara District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Kaipara District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-working dog registration per dog – paid by 31 August$80.00
Non-working dog registration per dog – paid after 31 August$116.00
Working dog registration per dog – paid by 31 August$53.00
Working dog registration per dog – paid after 31 August$79.00
Working dog registration per dog where there are four (4) or more dogs registered to the same owner – paid by 31 August$41.00
Working dog registration per dog where there are four (4) or more dogs registered to the same owner – paid after 31 August$79.00
Dangerous/menacing dogs (registration fee plus 50%) – paid by 31 August$117.00
Dangerous/menacing dogs (registration fee plus 50%) – paid after 31 August$170.00
Disability assist dogNo fee
Keeping an unregistered dog$300.00

Late fees: Lower fee if paid by 31 August; higher fee if paid after 31 August.

Note: No separate desexed rate. The dangerous/menacing line says 'registration fee plus 50%', but its amounts don't equal 150% of this year's fees — confirm with the council.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Whangarei District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Whangarei District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Pet (P) – Standard owner – Discount fee ('early bird') if paid on or before 31 July 2026$124.00
Pet (P) – Standard owner – Fee for registration on or after 1 August 2026$186.00
Desexed pet (DP) – Standard owner – early bird (on or before 31 July 2026)$108.00
Desexed pet (DP) – Standard owner – on or after 1 August 2026$162.00
Working dog (W) – early bird (on or before 31 July 2026)$83.00
Working dog (W) – on or after 1 August 2026$125.00
Dangerous dog – early bird (on or before 31 July 2026)$270.00
Dangerous dog – on or after 1 August 2026$405.00
Disability assist dog (D)No fee
Infringement fee for non-registration$300.00

Late fees: Early-bird rate if paid on or before 31 July 2026; the higher fee applies from 1 August 2026.

Note: No extra charge for a menacing dog classification. Puppies pay a pro-rata share of the relevant fee.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Auckland

Auckland Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Auckland Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Standard dog – Standard fee (pay before 1 August)$182
Standard dog – Late fee (pay on or after 1 August)$225
Desexed dog – Standard fee (pay before 1 August)$131
Desexed dog – Late fee (pay on or after 1 August)$171
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) holder for a standard dog – Standard fee$92
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) holder for a standard dog – Late fee$225
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) for a desexed dog – Standard fee$78
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL) for a desexed dog – Late fee$171
SuperGold Community Services combo card holder – Standard fee$79
SuperGold Community Services combo card holder – Late fee$103
Working dog (for example stock herding) – Standard fee$41
Working dog (for example stock herding) – Late fee$50
Dangerous dog150% of the applicable fee

Late fees: Standard fee if paid before 1 August; late fee on or after 1 August. Responsible Dog Owner Licence holders who pay late pay the same late fee as other owners.

Note: Apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence before 1 June to be eligible for the early payment discount.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waikato

Hamilton City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Hamilton City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Dog registration fees up to 30 June – Category 1$97.00
Dog registration fees up to 30 June – Category 2$177.00
Dog registration fees after 30 June – Category 1$113.00
Dog registration fees after 30 June – Category 2$192.00
50% Penalty – Applies to registrations after 31 July – Category 1 (total payable)$169.50
50% Penalty – Applies to registrations after 31 July – Category 2 (total payable)$288.00

Late fees: The 'up to 30 June' fees apply if you renew by 30 June. A 50% late payment fee applies after 31 July — the 'after 31 July' amounts are the total payable.

Note: The council's page doesn't print the year: these are the fees it showed when we checked (current as at 29 Sep 2026). Category 1 = owners offence-free for 24 months with no substantiated complaints, warnings, impounding or infringement notices; Category 2 = all other owners. No desexed, working-dog or dangerous-dog rates are listed.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Hauraki District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Hauraki District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
General Dog – Entire – Registration Fee (Incl GST)$145.00
General Dog – Entire – Fee if paid after 31 July$217.50
General Dog – Desexed (Vet Certificate required)$110.00
General Dog – Desexed – Fee if paid after 31 July$165.00
Dogs in excess of three (3)$50.00
Dogs in excess of three (3) – Fee if paid after 31 July$75.00
Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) Dog – Entire$85.00
Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) Dog – Entire – if paid after 31 July (loss of ROL)$217.50
Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) Dog – Desexed$70.00
Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) Dog – Desexed – if paid after 31 July (loss of ROL)$165.00
Dangerous Dog – Entire – 150% general fee$217.50
Dangerous Dog – Entire – Fee if paid after 31 July$326.25
Dangerous Dog – Desexed – 150% of general fee$165.00
Dangerous Dog – Desexed – Fee if paid after 31 July$247.50
Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) application fee$40.00

Late fees: Higher fee (50% penalty) if paid after 31 July. Responsible Owner Licence (ROL) holders who pay after 31 July lose ROL status.

Note: The council's fees page says these fees apply 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 (unchanged from 2025/26); its 'Register your dog' page still labels the same table 2025/26.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Matamata-Piako District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Matamata-Piako District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Full registration fee$172.00
Late payment (after 31 July)50% penalty fee
Rebate for one of: De-sexed dog / Working dog / Breeding dog owner registered with Dogs New Zealand$30.00 rebate
Responsible Owner Rebate$15.00 rebate
Bonus – No complaints, impounding or infringements$35.00 rebate
Classified dangerous dog150% of the relevant fee
Adoption fee (dogs under 1 year adopted from the pound)$40.00
Keeping an unregistered dog – infringement fee$300

Late fees: A 50% penalty fee applies if paid after 31 July.

Note: Your fee is the full fee minus any rebates you qualify for; only one of the desexed / working / Dogs New Zealand breeder rebates applies per dog. The council doesn't publish net fees. The adoption fee includes the first year's registration.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Otorohanga District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Otorohanga District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban Dogs$167.00
Urban plus Neutered Dogs$130.00
Urban plus Special Owner Dogs$130.00
Urban Special Owner plus Neutered$72.00
Rural Dogs$72.00
Late registration (not registered by 1 August)Additional 50% of the registration fee

Late fees: An additional 50% applies to dogs not registered by 1 August.

Note: Fees approved for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027, GST-inclusive. All rural dogs automatically get the Special Ownership Policy rate. No working-dog or dangerous-dog rate is listed.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

South Waikato District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

South Waikato District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Selected owner in urban area$96
Spayed or neutered$144
Standard registration fee – rural$96
Standard registration fee – urban$204
Dangerous dog150% of the fee that would apply if not classified
Menacing dogsNormal fee
Penalty on Registration fees if paid after 31 July in registration year (per dog)50% of normal fee

Late fees: A 50% penalty applies if paid after 31 July.

Note: The Selected Owner Policy needs an application between 1 March and 31 May plus a property inspection. The council uses a lifetime tag.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Taupo District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Taupo District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Working dog$43.00
Entire dog fee (if paid on or before 31 July)$120.00
Entire dog fee (if paid on or after 1 August)$140.00
Entire dog fee – Responsible Owner$80.00
Responsible Owner application fee (payable upon initial application only)$43.00
Desexed dog discount (off the full-year registration fee; not applicable to working dogs)$15.00 discount
Dangerous dog (percentage of applicable Entire Dog Fee, before penalties)150%

Late fees: The entire-dog fee is higher if paid on or after 1 August; no late rate is stated for other categories.

Note: Disability assist dogs and approved pet therapy dogs pay no fee.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Thames-Coromandel District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Thames-Coromandel District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
All dogs except guide dogs and dangerous dogs – 2026/2027$110.00
All dogs except guide dogs and dangerous dogs – Fee if paid on and after 1 August$165.00
Working farm dogs in excess of three registered to same owner (4th and subsequent)No charge
Dangerous dogs – 2026/2027$165.00
Dangerous dogs – Fee if paid on and after 1 August$247.50
Guide dogsNo charge
Penalty fee (registrations unpaid as at 1 August)Additional 50%

Late fees: An additional 50% penalty applies to registrations still unpaid at 1 August.

Note: One fee covers all dogs — there is no separate desexed rate.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waikato District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waikato District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
General owner – When you pay by 31 July$120.00
Approved owner – When you pay by 31 July$95.00
Farm owner – When you pay by 31 July$54.00
Selected owner – When you pay by 31 July$60.00
Dogs classified as dangerous – When you pay by 31 July$180
General owner – When you pay after 31 July$140.00
Approved owner – When you pay after 31 July$115.00
Farm owner – When you pay after 31 July$74.00
Selected owner – When you pay after 31 July$80.00
Dogs classified as dangerous – When you pay after 31 July$210
Disability assist dogs (see schedule 5 of the Dog Control Act 1996)No charge
Free registration when you desex your dog (desexed within past 12 months; not for dangerous/menacing dogs)Free (one year)
Upgrade to selected or farm owner – property inspection fee$20

Late fees: Discounted rate if paid by 31 July; full rate if paid after 31 July.

Note: No desexed rate — instead, a dog desexed in the past 12 months gets a free year of registration (not dangerous or menacing dogs). The web page doesn't print the year; the council's 2025–2027 fee schedule confirms the owner-class amounts for 2026/27, but the dangerous-dog rate for paying by 31 July appears on the web page only.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waipa District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waipa District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban fee (no rebates) – fee if paid by July 31, 2026$107.00
Urban fee (no rebates) – late fee if paid from August 1, 2026$160.50
Urban fee with neutered rebate (savings: $10)$97.00
Urban fee with neutered rebate – late fee$145.50
Urban fee with fencing rebate (savings: $15)$92.00
Urban fee with fencing rebate – late fee$138.00
Urban fee with neutered and fencing rebates (savings: $25.00)$82.00
Urban fee with neutered and fencing rebates – late fee$123.00
Rural fee (for full year)$64.00
Rural fee – late fee$96.00
Out of district fee (for impounded dogs only)$64.00
Dangerous dogAdditional 50% of the usual fee

Late fees: Fees increase by 50% from 1 August 2026. The penalty doesn't apply within 14 days of getting a dog or of the dog reaching three months of age.

Note: The neutered and fencing rebates apply to urban dogs only; the fencing rebate needs an application and inspection before 1 April. Disability assist dogs pay no fee if re-registered by the due date.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waitomo District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waitomo District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban owner (as per definition)$135
Urban spayed/neutered dogs$102
Special owner (Dog Control Policy)$80
Gold card holder for urban dogs$120
Gold card holder for urban spayed/neutered dogs$91
Rural owner$59
Dangerous dog150% of the fee that would apply if not classified
Late registration50% of the fee payable on the first day of registration

Late fees: Fees are to be paid by 31 July 2026; late registration adds 50% of the fee.

Note: Adopted 24 March 2026 for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027. Rural owners: for every 5 rural dogs registered on time, the 6th is free. Disability assist dogs: no charge.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Bay of Plenty

Opotiki District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Opotiki District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Complete dog – Discounted fee (applies if paid on or before 1 August)$125.00
Neutered dog – Discounted fee (applies if paid on or before 1 August)$62.50
Working dog – Discounted fee (applies if paid on or before 1 August)$45.00
Dangerous Dog – Discounted fee (applies if paid on or before 1 August)$185.00
Complete dog – Full fee (applies if paid after 1 August)$185.00
Neutered dog – Full fee (applies if paid after 1 August)$94.00
Working dog – Full fee (applies if paid after 1 August)$62.50
Dangerous Dog – Full fee (applies if paid after 1 August)$260.00
Certified disability assist dog or dogs kept for specific tasks by Government AgenciesFree

Late fees: Discounted fee if paid on or before 1 August; full fee after that. The council's sources differ on the cut-off (1 August in the fee schedule; 3 August on the web page, which also mentions a 31 July due date).

Note: Hunting dogs with avian-aversion training count as working dogs.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Rotorua Lakes Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Rotorua Lakes Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban domiciled dog$125.00
Rural domiciled dog$90.00
Selected dog owner status dog$90.00
Rebate for de-sexed dog (deducted from the applicable fee)-$11.00
Rebate for super annuitant (deducted from the applicable fee)-$11.00
Penalty for late payment – urban dog$62.50
Penalty for late payment – rural dog$45.00

Late fees: Registration is due before 30 June 2026. A fixed late-payment penalty applies; the council doesn't state the date it starts.

Note: The desexed and super annuitant rebates are deducted from the applicable fee. The council's online registration page labels the second rebate 'Rebate for de-sexed dog super annuitant', while its fee schedule says 'Rebate for super annuitant' — check with the council whether it applies only to desexed dogs. No dangerous-dog fee is listed.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Tauranga City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Tauranga City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Normal – Registration Fee (if paid before 1 August)$133.00
Normal – Penalty Fee (if paid on or after 1 August)$199.50
Dangerous dogs (classified) – Registration Fee (if paid before 1 August)$199.50
Dangerous dogs (classified) – Penalty Fee (if paid on or after 1 August)$299.20

Late fees: The penalty fee applies if paid on or after 1 August.

Note: One fee tier — no separate desexed or working-dog rate (the council also calls the normal fee its responsible dog owner fee). Certified disability assist dogs and government-agency dogs are exempt. Fees are GST-inclusive.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Western Bay of Plenty District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Western Bay of Plenty District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Normal (Entire) – Pay Before 4 August 2026$154
Normal (Entire) – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$230
Normal (De-sexed) – Pay Before 4 August 2026$121
Normal (De-sexed) – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$182
Working Dogs – kept solely for herding and driving stock or pest destruction under the Biosecurity Act 1993 – Pay Before 4 August 2026$101
Working Dogs (stock/pest) – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$152
Matakana Island – Pay Before 4 August 2026$55
Matakana Island – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$82.50
Dangerous dogs (Entire) – Pay Before 4 August 2026$230
Dangerous dogs (Entire) – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$347
Dangerous Dogs (De-sexed) – Pay Before 4 August 2026$182
Dangerous Dogs (De-sexed) – Pay on or after 4 August 2026$272

Late fees: Higher fees apply if paid on or after 4 August 2026.

Note: Police, Ministry, security, Search & Rescue and certified disability assist dogs: no fee, on application and verification. No responsible-owner rate is listed.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Whakatane District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Whakatane District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
De-sexed – fee if paid on or before 1 August 2026$68.50
Entire – fee if paid after 5pm 1 August 2026$147.50
Working dog$40.00
Certified Disability Assist Dogs (Companion Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Guide Dogs)Free
Dogs kept for specific tasks by Government Agencies (law enforcement, security, biosecurity, Civil Defence)Free

Late fees: Discounted fees if paid on or before 1 August 2026; higher fees after that. The council's sources give different cut-offs (1 August, 5pm 1 August and 3 August).

Note: Two amounts are left out — the entire-dog fee if paid on time and the de-sexed fee if paid late — because the council's fee schedule and its web page disagree; confirm them with the council. Dogs classified as dangerous pay an additional 50%.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Gisborne

Gisborne District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Gisborne District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Rural Livelihood – working dog (if paid by 31.7.26)$62.00
Rural Livelihood – working dog – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$56.00
Normal urban, includes those in rural areas not required for rural livelihood (if paid by 31.7.26)$112.00
Normal urban – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$101.00
Dangerous dog owner (if paid by 31.7.26)$168.00
Dangerous dog owner – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$152.00
Probationary dog owner (if paid by 31.7.26)$166.00
Probationary dog owner – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$150.00
Selected owner Policy (if paid by 31.7.26)$78.00
Selected owner Policy – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$71.00
Selected owner – superannuitants (if paid by 31.7.26)$63.00
Selected owner – superannuitants – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$57.00
Superannuitant (if paid by 31.7.26)$74.00
Superannuitant – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26)$67.00
NZ Licensed dog owner (if paid by 31.7.26; no new applications accepted)$67.00
NZ Licensed dog owner – De-sex (if paid by 31.7.26; no new applications accepted)$61.00
Guide and hearing dog$0.00
Late payment penalty25% surcharge

Late fees: A 25% penalty is added if paid after 31 July (the registration page says after 1 August). Selected owners who don't pay by 31 July revert to the standard owner fee plus the penalty.

Note: Working-dog fees are capped at the first 6 dogs per owner. No new Licensed Owner applications are accepted. The de-sexing discount needs proof from a vet.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Hawke's Bay

Central Hawke's Bay District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Central Hawke's Bay District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Town Dogs on or before 1 August$130.00
Town Dogs after 1 August$195.00
Responsible Dog Owner on or before 1 August$86.00
Rural Pet on or before 1 August$65.00
Rural Pet after 1 August$97.50
Working Dogs (as per Dog Control Act 1996) on or before 1 August$61.00
Working Dogs (as per Dog Control Act 1996) after 1 August$91.50
Gold Card Dog Owner$61.00
Dangerous/Menacing Dog150% of the applicable registration category
Penalty for payment received after 1 Augustup to 50% of standard registration fee

Late fees: Fees must be paid by 1 August; after that a penalty of up to 50% applies.

Note: No after-1-August fee is listed for Responsible Dog Owners or Gold Card owners. Rural pet dogs are now a separate category from working dogs.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Hastings District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Hastings District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Full Fee (before 1 August)$144.00
Full Fee (after 1 August)$216.00
Selected Owner Policy (before 1 August)$99.00
Selected Owner Policy (after 1 August)$148.00
Rural/Working Dog (before 1 August)$72.00
Rural/Working Dog (after 1 August)$108.00

Late fees: Renewal is due by 30 June; the higher fee applies after 1 August.

Note: No desexed discount or dangerous-dog fee is listed. The Selected Owner Policy is for urban owners with a clean record.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Napier City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Napier City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Full fee (paid by 1 August)$142.00
Full Fee (paid after 1 August)$206.00
Responsible Dog Owner fee (paid by 1 August)$94.00
Responsible Dog Owner fee (paid after 1 August)$151.00
Working Dog (paid by 1 August)$64.60
Working Dog (paid after 1 August)$96.90
Working Dog (Public Good) e.g. Guide DogNo charge
Dangerous Dogs (paid by 1 August)$221.00
Dangerous Dog (paid after 1 August)$329.00

Late fees: Higher fees if paid after 1 August (the registration page says a late payment penalty applies if not fully paid by 31 July).

Note: Responsible Dog Owner applications must be approved before 20 May to get the discount for the coming year.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Wairoa District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Wairoa District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Class S (Paid by 1 August 2026)$145.00
Class S (Paid after 1 August 2026) – 50% Penalty$218.00
Class SOP – Selected Owner Policy (Paid by 1 August 2026)$100.00
Class SOP – Selected Owner Policy (Paid after 1 August 2026) – 50% Penalty$150.00
Class W – Working Dogs (Paid by 1 August 2026)$75.00
Class W – Working Dogs (Paid after 1 August 2026) – 50% Penalty$115.00
Class D – Dangerous (Paid by 1 August 2026)$350.00
Class D – Dangerous (Paid after 1 August 2026) – 50% Penalty$525.00
Class M – Menacing (Paid by 1 August 2026)$270.00
Class M – Menacing (Paid after 1 August 2026) – 50% Penalty$405.00

Late fees: The approved fee schedule charges a 50% penalty if paid after 1 August 2026, but the council's Dog Owners page gives the cut-off as 31 August 2026 — check with the council.

Note: The Dog Owners page calls the menacing class 'Class Q'. Dangerous and menacing dogs have their own set fees.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Taranaki

New Plymouth District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

New Plymouth District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban dog – Non Select Owner$191.50
Urban dog – Select Owner (with entire dog)$149.00
Urban dog – Select Owner (with neutered/spayed dog)$98.00
Urban dog – Select Owner (pensioner aged 65+, entire dog)$121.00
Urban dog – Select Owner (pensioner aged 65+, neutered/spayed dog)$92.50
Rural area – Full fee (first two dogs kept by the same owner)$72.70
Rural area – Reduced fee (third and subsequent dogs kept by the same owner)$37.10
Owners of dogs classified as DangerousApplicable registration fee plus 50%
Late payment penalty (1 Aug 2026 – 30 Nov 2026)25% penalty
Late payment penalty (1 Dec 2026 – 30 Jun 2027)50% penalty

Late fees: Invoices are due by 30 June. A 25% penalty applies from 1 August to 30 November 2026, rising to 50% from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Note: No desexed rate for non-select urban owners — the desexed discount applies only to Select Owners. The council's web page still shows last year's penalty dates; the dates here are from its 2026/27 fee sheet.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

South Taranaki District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

South Taranaki District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Standard Dog Registration Fees – Urban$211.00
Rural (First 2 dogs – per dog)$82.00
Rural (3 or more – per dog)$69.00
Urban Spayed/Neutered$182.00
Selected Owner Policy – Entire$127.00
Selected Owner Policy – Spayed/Neutered$97.00
Disability Assist Dog (Schedule 5 of Dog Control Act)Free
Dangerous DogBase Fee plus 50%
Late Registration (if paid after due date of 31 July) – Urban$317.00
Late Registration – Rural (1st 2 dogs) (per dog)$123.00
Late Registration – Rural (3 or more) (per dog)$103.00
Late Registration – Urban spayed/neutered$272.00
More than 2 Dogs Permit (application fee per property)$97.00
Selected Owner Policy – Application$66.00

Late fees: Due by 31 July; a 50% penalty is applied to outstanding fees on 1 August 2026. Select Owners with an outstanding balance have their policy revoked.

Note: The council's fees page still shows last year's penalty date; its registration page confirms 1 August 2026.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Stratford District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Stratford District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Rural dog (for every dog up to and including first three dogs) – Discounted Fee if paid by the due date$51.30
Rural dog (for every dog up to and including first three dogs) – Standard Fee if paid on or after the due date$68.40
Rural dog (for every dog after first three dogs) – Discounted Fee if paid by the due date$39.90
Rural dog (for every dog after first three dogs) – Standard Fee if paid on or after the due date$51.30
General Dog Owner – Discounted Fee if paid by the due date$165.30
General Dog Owner – Standard Fee if paid on or after the due date$210.90
Good Dog Owner (refer Dog Control Policy) – Discounted Fee if paid by the due date$131.10
Good Dog Owner (refer Dog Control Policy) – Standard Fee if paid on or after the due date$171.00
Select Dog Owner (refer Dog Control Policy) – Discounted Fee if paid by the due date$68.40
Select Dog Owner (refer Dog Control Policy) – Standard Fee if paid on or after the due date$91.20
Select Owner application$45.00

Late fees: Discounted fee if paid before 1 August; standard fee from 1 August. Infringements may be issued for registrations still outstanding after 1 October 2026.

Note: Fees are unchanged from 2025/26. 'Urban' means inside the 70 km/h or lower speed zones of Stratford and Midhirst. No dangerous-dog rate is stated.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Manawatu-Whanganui

Horowhenua District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Horowhenua District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Entire Pet (Class 11 & 14)$220.00
De-sexed Pet (Class 3 & 17)$130.00
Responsible Dog Owner Approval (RDOA) – Entire Dog$154.00
Responsible Dog Owner Approval (RDOA) – De-sexed$109.50
Working Dog (Class 2)$96.50
Stock (Farm) Dog Exempt Microchipping (Class 16)$96.50
Multiple Stock (Farm) Dog – owners with four or more stock dogs registered (Class 18)$86.00
Superannuitant Owner – applies to desexed or entire dogs (Class 1)$109.50
Puppy – under 12 months (Class 13)$130.00
Dangerous Dog De-sexed (Class 5)$195.00
Dangerous Dog Entire (Class 4)$330.00
Disability Assist Dog (Class 12)Free
Late FeeFee plus 50%
Responsible Dog Owner Application Fee$78.50

Late fees: Fee plus 50% if paid after 31 July. First-time registrations after nine months of age pay a late registration penalty.

Note: Fees adopted 27 May 2026. The two Responsible Dog Owner Approval rates and the puppy rate are new for 2026/27. The fee page describes the puppy class as 'under 12 months', but the council's 2026/27 fee schedule says '9 months and under first time registration only' — check which applies.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Manawatu District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Manawatu District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
General registration – Discounted fee if paid before 1 August$134.00
General registration – Standard fee if paid after 1 August$198.00
Neutered/spayed – Discounted fee if paid before 1 August$93.00
Neutered/spayed – Standard fee if paid after 1 August$128.00
Working dogs/selected owners/gold card – Discounted fee if paid before 1 August$47.00
Working dogs/selected owners/gold card – Standard fee if paid after 1 August$62.00
Dangerous dogs classified under the Dog Control Act 1996 – Discounted fee if paid before 1 August$206.00
Dangerous dogs classified under the Dog Control Act 1996 – Standard fee if paid after 1 August$304.00
Menacing dogs classified under the Dog Control Act 1996 – Discounted fee if paid before 1 August$206.00
Menacing dogs classified under the Dog Control Act 1996 – Standard fee if paid after 1 August$304.00
Disability Assist RegistrationNo charge
Application for preferred owner status/multi dog permit$87.00

Late fees: Discounted fee if paid before 1 August; standard fee after. Infringements will be issued for registrations still outstanding after 31 August 2026.

Note: Working dogs, selected owners and Gold Card holders share one rate. Menacing dogs pay the same as dangerous dogs.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Palmerston North City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Palmerston North City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
General registration – Standard fee 2026-27$189.00
General registration – Total fee (including penalty) if paid after 31 July$283.50
General registration (desexed dog) – Standard fee 2026-27$140.00
General registration (desexed dog) – Total fee (including penalty) if paid after 31 July$210.00
Preferred owner – Standard fee 2026-27$103.00
Preferred owner – Total fee (including penalty) if paid after 31 July$154.50
Working dogs – Standard fee 2026-27$65.00
Working dogs – Total fee (including penalty) if paid after 31 July$97.50
Disability assistNo charge
Certified for use by specified agencyNo charge
Preferred owner or multiple dog permit application$66.00
Dangerous dog50% higher than standard fee

Late fees: The total fee including a 50% penalty applies if paid after 31 July.

Note: All fees include GST.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Rangitikei District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Rangitikei District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Working dogs (each, for up to five dogs)$56.00
Sixth and additional working dogs (each)$13.00
Working dogs (each) (late payment) – reduced fee for additional working dogs does not apply$82.00
Non working dogs$165.00
Non working dogs (late payment)$245.00
Non working dogs de-sexed$110.00
Non working dogs de-sexed (late payment)$160.00
Good owner dog$77.00
Good owner dog (late payment)$115.00
Multi Dog Permit$36.00
Dangerous Dogs150% of applicable fee

Late fees: Payable by 1 August; the late-payment fees apply after that. Late registration also loses good owner classification for one registration year.

Note: No reduced fee for pups.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Ruapehu District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Ruapehu District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-Working Dogs – Entire dogs$194.25
Non-Working Dogs – Entire dogs – (paid by 30 June)$129.50
Non-Working Dogs – Neutered dogs$149.25
Non-Working Dogs – Neutered dogs – (paid by 30 June)$99.50
Non-Working Dogs – Responsible dog owner$64.50
Working Dogs – Working dog$52.50
Working Dogs – Working dog – (paid by 30 June)$35.00
Hunting Dogs – Hunting dog (pig and deer hunting dogs in the conservation estate only)$67.50
Hunting Dogs – Hunting dog – (paid by 30 June)$45.00
Dangerous Dog Classification150% of applicable fee
Licence Fee for More than Two Dog Permit (excl rural zoning)$180.00

Late fees: Lower fees if paid by 30 June; otherwise a 50% late fee applies. The same council page's FAQ says you have until 31 July — check with the council.

Note: Fees adopted 13 May 2026. The council has no separate registration page; its fees page carries the registration FAQ.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Tararua District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Tararua District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban domestic dog (entire)$164.00
Urban domestic dog (entire) – late fee if paid after 1 August$246.00
Urban domestic dog (desexed)$128.00
Urban domestic dog (desexed) – late fee if paid after 1 August$192.00
Over 65's canine companion$94.00
Over 65's canine companion – late fee if paid after 1 August$132.00
Preferred owner dogs (entire) (also covers current Dogs New Zealand members)$88.00
Preferred owner dogs (entire) – late fee if paid after 1 August$132.00
Preferred owner dogs (desexed) (also covers current Dogs New Zealand members)$76.00
Preferred owner dogs (desexed) – late fee if paid after 1 August$114.00
Rural domestic dog$88.00
Rural domestic dog – late fee if paid after 1 August$132.00
Rural domestic dog – current members of Dogs New Zealand$62.00
Rural domestic dog (Dogs New Zealand members) – late fee if paid after 1 August$93.00
Working dog$66.00
Working dog – late fee if paid after 1 August$99.00
Working dog – each additional dog after the first five (tag fee)$7.00
Dangerous dog (as classified under the Dog Control Act 1996)Base fee + 50%
Dangerous dog – late fee if paid after 1 AugustBase late fee + 50%
Disability assist dog with organisation certificateno charge
Application for preferred owner status$90.00

Late fees: The registration page says fees are due by 31 July; the fees page applies late fees if paid after 1 August. Preferred owner status is revoked if paid after 1 August.

Note: Fees adopted 24 April 2026.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Whanganui District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Whanganui District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-working dogs – Full fee – First three dogs$147.00
Non-working dogs – Discount – Neutered/spayed (existing dogs: paid on or before 31 July 2026 with vet certificate; first-time registration: vet certificate at first registration)$27.00 discount
Non-working dogs – Discount – Prompt payment (paid on or before 31 July 2026, first three dogs)$14.50 discount per dog
Non-working dogs – Discount – Responsible dog owner (RDO)$27.00 discount
Non-working dogs – Multi-dog reduced fee (fourth and subsequent dog, subject to pre-approval)$15.00
Penalty – Late payment (paid on or after 1 September)20% of outstanding fee
Classified dangerous dog150% of applicable fee
Working dogs – Full fee – First three working dogs$52.00
Working dogs – Discount – Prompt payment (paid on or before 31 July 2026)$5.50 discount per dog
Working dogs – Multi-working dog reduced fee (fourth and subsequent, subject to pre-approval)$15.00

Late fees: Pay by Friday 31 July 2026 for the prompt-payment discount. A 20% penalty on the outstanding fee applies from 1 September. The RDO discount doesn't apply if unpaid from 1 August 2026.

Note: The council publishes one full fee and the discounts, not net totals. For existing dogs, the neutered discount needs payment by 31 July 2026 and a vet certificate.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Wellington

Hutt City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Hutt City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Entire dog (prompt payment discounted fee if paid by 31 July)$194.00
Neutered dog (prompt payment, paid by 31 July)$138.00
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status (paid by 31 July)$95.00
Classified "Dangerous" dog – paid by 31 July$230.00
Working dogs$95.00
Working dogs (Secondary dogs)$48.50
Disability assist dogsFree
Entire dog (standard fee after 31 July)$253.00
Neutered dog (standard fee after 31 July)$195.00
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status (standard fee after 31 July)$253.00 (entire) / $195.00 (neutered)
Classified "Dangerous" dog (standard fee after 31 July)$310.00
Responsible Dog Owner Administration Fee$74.00

Late fees: Prompt-payment discount if paid by 31 July; standard fee after 31 July. Responsible Dog Owners paying after 31 July pay the standard entire or neutered fee.

Note: Working-dog fees are the same whenever you pay.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Kapiti Coast District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Kapiti Coast District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Registration entire dog (not neutered/spayed) – Standard dog (C)$245
Standard dog (C) – fee including penalty if paid after 5pm, 31 July 2026$365
Registration (neutered/spayed dog) – Standard dog (E)$145
Standard dog (E) – fee including penalty if paid after 5pm, 31 July 2026$215
Approved owner (D) – entire dog$195
Approved owner (D) – including penalty$290
Approved owner (F) – neutered/spayed dog$90
Approved owner (F) – including penalty$135
Registration fee for dog owner over 65 – entire dog$195
Registration fee for dog owner over 65 – entire dog, including penalty$290
Registration fee for dog owner over 65 – neutered/spayed dog$90
Registration fee for dog owner over 65 – neutered/spayed dog, including penalty$135
Working dog (B)$85
Working dog (B) – including penalty$125
Working dogs – second and subsequent (B)$50
Working dogs – second and subsequent (B) – including penalty$75
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs (H) – entire$350
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs (H) – entire, including penalty$525
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs (I) – neutered/spayed$200
Dogs classified as dangerous dogs (I) – neutered/spayed, including penalty$300
Owner current member of NZ Kennel Club (Dogs New Zealand) (G) – entire$210
Owner current member of New Zealand Kennel Club (Dogs New Zealand) (G) – neutered/spayed$92
Disability assist dog (A)nil
Approved owner application (standard or entire dog)$60

Late fees: The fee including penalty applies if paid after 5pm, 31 July 2026.

Note: To qualify as an approved owner you must apply before 1 May.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Masterton District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Masterton District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban Entire$228.00
Urban Neutered$123.10
RDO Registration Fee (urban neutered dog)$92.60
Rural dog (first rural dog)$123.10
2nd and sub rural (second and subsequent rural dogs)$35
Breeder permit holder$123.10
Dangerous dog neutered (Classified as dangerous)$184.70
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) Application Fee$30.00
Late penalty50% penalty

Late fees: Pay in full by 31 July; a 50% penalty is added on 1 August.

Note: The rural classes include working dogs. Part-year registrations are charged pro rata.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Porirua City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Porirua City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Neutered dogs$160.00
Non-neutered dogs$221.00
Dangerous dogs – neutered$240.00
Dangerous dogs – non-neutered$331.50
Working dogs$98.00
Guide dogs for the blind/ hearing ear/ companion dogNo charge
Approved dog obedience/agility course – neutered dog$123.00
Approved dog obedience/agility course – non-neutered dog$196.00
Reduced registration fee category – neutered dog$97.50
Reduced registration fee category – non-neutered dog$160.00
Late registration fee50% of applicable registration fee
Reduced registration fee category initial application$41.00
Reduced registration fee category property inspection$80.00

Late fees: A 50% penalty applies if unpaid by the end of July.

Note: The 'reduced registration fee category' is the former Responsible Dog Owner status.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

South Wairarapa District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

South Wairarapa District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban Desexed (fees due by 31 July 2026)$97
Urban Desexed (late fees from 1 August 2026)$143
Rural Desexed (fees due by 31 July 2026)$53
Rural Desexed (late fees from 1 August 2026)$78
Urban Entire (fees due by 31 July 2026)$138
Urban Entire (late fees from 1 August 2026)$205
Rural Entire (fees due by 31 July 2026)$87
Rural Entire (late fees from 1 August 2026)$129
Urban Classified (dangerous) (fees due by 31 July 2026)$145
Urban Classified (dangerous) (late fees from 1 August 2026)$214
Rural Classified (dangerous) (fees due by 31 July 2026)$79
Rural Classified (dangerous) (late fees from 1 August 2026)$119
Flat fee for up to 10 rural dogs (fees due by 31 July 2026)$275 plus $27 per additional dog
Flat fee for up to 10 rural dogs (late fees from 1 August 2026)$412 plus $40 per additional dog
Late registration feeAdditional 50%

Late fees: Late fees (an additional 50%) apply from 1 August 2026.

Note: All fees are GST-inclusive.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Upper Hutt City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Upper Hutt City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
General registration (J)$173.00
General registration (J) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$259.50
General registration, with desexed dog (N)$156.00
General registration, with desexed dog (N) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$232.50
Responsible owner (SO)$116.00
Responsible owner (SO) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$173.00
Responsible owner, with desexed dog (SN)$104.00
Responsible owner, with desexed dog (SN) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$155.50
Other working dog (RD)$104.00
Other working dog (RD) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$155.50
Police dog (PD)$58.70
Police dog (PD) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$87.55
Classified Dangerous Dog (section 31) (K)$260.00
Classified Dangerous Dog (section 31) (K) – fee if paid after 31 July 2026$385.00
Disability assistance dog (GD)$0

Late fees: Higher fees if paid after 31 July 2026. Responsible owner status can't be claimed if paying after 31 July — classes SO and SN change to J or N, so a late responsible owner pays the J or N late fee ($259.50 or $232.50), not the SO/SN late amounts in the table.

Note: Dog fees adopted 25 March 2026. Registration invoices include the National Dog Database levy. The registration page says payment is due by 1 August; the fee schedule's cut-off is 31 July.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Wellington City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Wellington City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Entire dog (ie not desexed)$204.00
Entire dog – fee if paid on or after 1 August$306.50
Desexed: ie neutered or spayed dog (vet proof required)$148.00
Desexed – fee if paid on or after 1 August$222.00
Accredited Dog Owner status$73.00
Accredited Dog Owner status – fee if paid on or after 1 August$306.50 (entire) / $222.00 (desexed)
Working dogs$62.50
Working dogs – fee if paid on or after 1 August$94.00
Approved guide and hearing dogsno charge
Puppies – month puppy is registered: July to December$118.00
Puppies – month puppy is registered: January to June$59.00
Late payment surcharge50% surcharge

Late fees: An additional 50% surcharge applies to fees paid on or after 1 August. Accredited Dog Owners who pay late pay the full entire or desexed late fee.

Note: The council's fees page doesn't print the year; the amounts match the council's adopted Annual Plan 2026/27. Dangerous-dog fees aren't on the fees page, so they aren't shown here. Fees include the National Dog Database levy.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Tasman

Tasman District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Tasman District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Dog registration category 1 dog (properties under one hectare)$90
Dog registration category 2 dog (properties one hectare and over)$70
Dog registration working dog$50
Dogs classified as dangerous50% extra on top of the standard registration fee
Late payment (not paid on or before 31 July)Increased by 50%

Late fees: Due 1 July; fees increase by 50% if not paid on or before 31 July.

Note: Categories depend on property size, not desexing: category 1 = properties under one hectare, category 2 = one hectare and over. The working dog fee is for dogs used solely or principally for herding or driving stock and needs a declaration form. Source: the council's 2026 registration flyer.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Nelson

Nelson City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Nelson City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
2026/27 Standard fee (urban), full year (June/July)$121.06
2026/27 Rural dog fee, full year (June/July)$67.37
Community working dogs (e.g. police, seeing eye, hearing)$5.79
Dangerous150% of applicable fee
Late fees – if paid after 31 July 2026: Urban$181.59
Late fees – if paid after 31 July 2026: Rural$101.06

Late fees: Due 30 June, with a grace period to 31 July; a 50% late payment penalty applies to registrations unpaid on 1 August.

Note: The council's 2026 Dog & Bone newsletter defines rural as properties of 1 hectare or more and lists dangerous-dog dollar amounts; the fee page itself shows only the '150% of applicable fee' rule, which is what we show. The council's fee page and fees-and-charges page differ by one cent on the rural late fee. Neutered dogs get 'a small discount' (vet proof needed), but no amount is published. Council's 2026 Dog & Bone newsletter (PDF) ↗

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Marlborough

Marlborough District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Marlborough District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Dog registration – Category One$70.00
Dog registration – Category Two$103.00
Dog registration – Working Dog$25.00
Dog registration – Old Dog$52.00
Dog registration – 10 +Working Dogs (for each additional dog)$13.00
Dog registration – Disability Assist Dogs & Police DogsNo fee
Dog registration – Dangerous Dog$155.00
Category One (annual fee plus 50% penalty, if paid after 31 July 2026)$105.00
Category Two (annual fee plus 50% penalty)$154.50
Old Dog (annual fee plus 50% penalty)$78.00
Working Dog (annual fee plus 50% penalty)$37.50
Dangerous Dog (annual fee plus 50% penalty)$232.50

Late fees: Fees are due by 1 July; the penalty amounts apply if paid after 31 July 2026.

Note: Category One requires a microchipped, desexed dog and an owner with a clean record; Category Two is any other non-working dog. The 'Old Dog' category isn't defined on the fee page. Part-year registrations pay a proportional fee.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

West Coast

Buller District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Buller District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Approved dog owners – entire dogs: Non-working dogs$100.00
Approved dog owners – entire dogs: Working dogs$80.00
Approved dog owners – desexed dogs: Non-working dogs$80.00
Approved dog owners – desexed dogs: Working dogs$52.50
Dog owners not able to show competence in dog ownershipStandard registration fee plus 50%
Dangerous dogs (all areas)Standard registration fee plus 50%
Dogs not registered after due date (per dog)Additional 50%
SuperGold cardholders discount20% discount

Late fees: Pay by 31 July; a 50% penalty applies from 1 August.

Note: The listed rates are for approved (responsible) dog owners — no substantiated complaints in the previous 12 months.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Grey District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Grey District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Pet (entire) – Standard Registration Fee if paid by 31 July 2026$143.00
Pet (entire) – Registration Fee that will apply from 1 August 2026$214.50
De-sexed dogs (but not including classified dogs) – if paid by 31 July 2026$105.00
De-sexed dogs (but not including classified dogs) – from 1 August 2026$157.50
Working dogs – if paid by 31 July 2026$56.50
Working dogs – from 1 August 2026$84.75
Late Registration50% additional to the applicable fee
First Registration of a Welfare Animal via Registered Authority$10.00
Gold Card Discount20% of the cost of registration

Late fees: Higher fees (50% additional) apply from 1 August 2026.

Note: The registration page says the Gold Card discount is available during July only. No dangerous-dog fee is stated.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Westland District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Westland District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Unneutered dog$115
Neutered dog$80
First working dog$80
Additional working dog/s$40
Certified Disability Assistance DogNIL
Dangerous dogs (Registration Fee: all areas)Standard registration fee plus 50%
Late Registration (Registration Penalty from 1 August)50% of applicable registration fee
Gold Card holders discount (non-working dogs)20% discount

Late fees: Register by 31 July; a 50% penalty applies from 1 August.

Note: Fees are unchanged from 2025/26 (the registration page still labels its table 'as at July 2025').

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Canterbury

Christchurch City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Christchurch City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Un-neutered dogs (other than Responsible Dog Owner status) – paid on or before 31 July 2026$101.00
Un-neutered dogs (other than Responsible Dog Owner status) – paid on or after 1 August 2026$152.00
Spayed/neutered dogs (other than Responsible Dog Owner status) – paid on or before 31 July 2026$89.00
Spayed/neutered dogs (other than Responsible Dog Owner status) – paid on or after 1 August 2026$133.00
Owner granted Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status – First dog – paid 1-31 July 2026$64.00
Owner granted Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status – First dog – paid on or after 1 August 2026$96.00
Owner granted Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status – Second and subsequent dogs – paid 1-31 July 2026$45.00
Owner granted Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status – Second and subsequent dogs – paid on or after 1 August 2026$68.00
Working/Rural dogs – First dog – early rate$32.00
Working/Rural dogs – First dog – paid on or after 1 August 2026$48.00
Working/Rural dogs – Second and subsequent dogs – paid on or before 31 July 2026$27.00
Working/Rural dogs – Second and subsequent dogs – paid on or after 1 August 2026$41.00
Dogs classified as dangerous (Un-neutered) – paid on or before 31 July$152.00
Dogs classified as dangerous (Un-neutered) – paid on or after 1 August 2026$228.00
Dogs classified as dangerous (neutered at the time of classification) – paid on or before 31 July 2026$132.00
Dogs classified as dangerous (neutered at the time of classification) – paid on or after 1 August 2026$200.00
Disability assist dogsNil
More than two dogs (MTTD) licence (properties under 10,000m2 / 1 hectare)$75.00

Late fees: Lower rate if paid on or before 31 July 2026; higher rate on or after 1 August 2026. Responsible Dog Owner fees revert to standard fees after 1 August.

Note: The council's table labels the working/rural first-dog early rate 'If paid on or after 1 July 2026' — it is the rate before 1 August. All fees are GST-inclusive.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Hurunui District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Hurunui District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Domestic dog$52.00
Responsible dog owner category$36.00
Working dog$36.00
Working exempt dog (exempt from microchipping)$36.00
Disability assist dogNo charge
Probationary dog owner – working or working exempt dog$36.00
Probationary dog owner – domestic dog$52.00
Dangerous dog$78.00
Late registration penalty50% surcharge

Late fees: A 50% increase applies if registration isn't completed by 1 August 2026.

Note: No separate desexed rate. The council's fee table doesn't print the year; its amounts are higher than the 2025/26 schedule and its late-fee rule cites 1 August 2026. Remission is possible for the sixth and later dogs (conditions apply).

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Kaikoura District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Kaikoura District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Standard$80.00
Neutered or Spayed Dogs$60.00
Puppy (12 months and under)$30.00
Menacing/Dangerous Dogs$150.00
Working dogs, neutered or spayed (less than three)$60.00 each
Working dogs not desexed (less than three)$80.00 each
Working dogs – three or more dogs discounted rate (total)$160.00 total
Guide DogsFree
Licence fee for keeping more than two dogs in a residential area$40.00
Late Registration Penalty50% surcharge

Late fees: A 50% late penalty applies, but the council's sources give different dates: the 2026/27 fee schedule says registrations not completed by 30 August 2026; the registration page says payments received after 1 August.

Note: The three working-dog rates are worded as on the council's registration page; the fee schedule lists a single working-dog figure without saying it's a total. The menacing/dangerous fee is a flat amount set by the council.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Mackenzie District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Mackenzie District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Urban dog$93.00
Neutered urban dog$67.00
Rural dog$41.00
Working dog$41.00
Disability assist dogNo charge
Menacing dog$155.00
Permit to keep 3 or more dogs – Urban$52.00
Responsible dog owner status fees – Urban dog$41.00
Responsible dog owner status – Initial Inspection Fee$26.00
Penalty Fee for late registrations50% surcharge

Late fees: Due by 31 July (instalments allowed up to then); a 50% penalty applies after 1 August.

Note: A menacing-dog fee is listed but no separate dangerous-dog fee. Dogs first registered after 1 August pay 1/12 of the fee per complete month remaining.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Selwyn District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Selwyn District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Dog Registration – payments before 31 July (per dog)$68.00
Dog Registration – penalty fee for payments from August 1 (per dog)$102.00
Dangerous dog – if paid before 31 July 2026$102.00
Dangerous dog – from 1 August (includes 50% late penalty)$153.00

Late fees: Discounted fee for payments before 31 July; penalty fee from 1 August. Owners who still owe fees later may also get an infringement fee — the council's pages give different dates for this (31 August or 30 September).

Note: One flat rate per dog — no desexed, working or responsible-owner rate. The page only names the year on the dangerous-dog line. A 'Gold Class' fee exists for dogs aged 14+ with 10 years of compliant registration, but no amount is given.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Timaru District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Timaru District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
First Registration Fee for a New Puppy (3 months to 12 months)$47.00
Registration Fees for Working Dogs, Rural Pet Dogs, and Selected Dog Owner$51.00
Registration Fees for Neutered Dogs$82.00
Registration Fees for Entire Dogs (not desexed)$154.00
Registration Fees for Disability Assist Dog (Certified In Training / Trained)No Charge
Dangerous Dogs – Entire$231.00
Dangerous Dogs – Neutered$123.00
Dangerous Dogs – Rural/Working$77.00
Selected Owners Policy (SOP) Application Fee$54.00
3 Plus Licence$54.00
Late Registration50% surcharge

Late fees: Pay by 31 August; a 50% surcharge applies to dogs not re-registered by 1 September. Selected Owners must pay by 31 July to keep that status.

Note: The puppy fee is a one-off first-year fee (no pro rata).

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waimakariri District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waimakariri District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Uniform owner/administration fee for each dog owner (includes National Dog Database levy of $1.70)$51.00
Penalty fee for late registration (50% of Owner fee)$25.50
Annual fee for each entire dog$60.00
Penalty fee for late registration of each entire dog (50% of fee)$30.00
Annual fee for each working dog as defined in Section 2(b)(i) to (v)$15.00
Penalty fee for late registration of each working dog (50% of fee)$7.50
Annual fee for each neutered/spayed dog$32.00
Penalty fee for late registration of each neutered/spayed dog (50% of fee)$16.00
Annual fee for disability assist dogsNo charge
Annual fee for dogs classified as dangerous (includes owner fee)$124.00
Penalty fee for dogs classified as dangerous$62.00
Permit to Keep 3 or More Dogs in Urban areas – initial application fee$190.00

Late fees: Fixed 50% penalty fees apply to the owner fee and to each per-dog fee; the council's 2026/27 handbook says prices increase from 1 August.

Note: Two-part fee: every owner pays the owner fee plus a per-dog fee (entire, neutered/spayed or working). The dangerous-dog fee already includes the owner fee.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waimate District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waimate District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Registration – Non-Working Dogs$120.00
Registration – Neutered Non-Working Dogs and Dogs under 12 months$65.00
Registration – Selected Owner$35.00
Registration – Working Dogs and Farm Pets$35.00
Classified Dangerous Dogs150% of applicable fee
Selected Owner Permit (SOP) Application fee including one inspection$60.00
Licence to keep three or more dogs including one inspection$50.00
Late Registration Fee – Percentage of base fee50% surcharge

Late fees: A 50% penalty applies to each unpaid registration from 1 August 2026.

Note: Fees approved 24 March 2026 (amended 23 June 2026), GST-inclusive. Dogs first registered after 1 August pay 1/12 of the annual fee per complete month remaining.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Otago

Central Otago District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Central Otago District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-working dogs$72.00
Working dogs$12.00
Late penalty fee (percentage of base fee)An additional 50% of the registration fee
Dangerous Dog$108.00
Licence to keep more than 3 dogs – Application$75.00
Licence to keep more than 3 dogs – Annual permit fee$150.00

Late fees: An additional 50% late penalty applies; the council doesn't state the date it starts (dogs must be re-registered every year in July).

Note: No desexed or responsible-owner category. Fees are unchanged from 2025/26.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Clutha District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Clutha District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Rural Non-working$76.00
Rural Working$54.00
Urban (Working and Non-working)$108.00
Responsible Dog Owner (Non-working)$76.00
Dangerous dogBase fee plus 50%
Penalty Charge (After 1 August) – Rural Non-working$38.00
Penalty Charge (After 1 August) – Rural Working$27.00
Penalty Charge (After 1 August) – Urban (Working & Non-working)$54.00
Penalty Charge (After 1 August) – Responsible Dog Owner (Non-working)$38.00
Application Fee – Responsible Dog Owner$31.00
Application Fee – Three or more Dogs$76.00

Late fees: A penalty charge is added on top of the registration fee after 1 August.

Note: From the council's 2026/27 public notice and fee schedule; its HTML fees page still shows last year's header and a different rural working fee. New pups are pro-rated.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Dunedin City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Dunedin City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-working Dogs Registration Fee$127.00
Non-working dog (neutered) – July (full-year) rate from pro-rata scale$117.00
Rebate for Neutering/Spaying$10.00
Responsible Dog Owner Registration Fee$70.00
Responsible Dog Owner (neutered) – July (full-year) rate from pro-rata scale$60.00
Working Dogs (1st dog) Registration Fee$62.00
Working Dogs (2nd dog) Registration Fee$32.00
Working Dogs (3rd and subsequent dogs) Registration Fee$32.00
Special Aid Dog Registration Fee$0.00
Dangerous Dogs Registration Fee$190.50
Non-working Dogs Late Fee Penalty$63.50
Working Dogs (1st dog) Late Fee Penalty$31.00
Working Dogs (2nd dog) Late Fee Penalty$16.00
Working Dogs (3rd and subsequent dogs) Late Fee Penalty$16.00
Responsible Dog Owner Late Fee Penalty$35.00
Dangerous Dogs Late Fee Penalty$95.25
Responsible Dog Owner Site Visit$49.00
Permit to keep more than one dog$90.00

Late fees: Register before 31 July to avoid the late fee penalty (50% of the full fee).

Note: The neutered rates are the July (full-year) row of the council's pro-rata scale; the registration page says desexed dogs get a $10 discount. Responsible Dog Owner status needs an application and a site visit.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Queenstown Lakes District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Queenstown Lakes District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Pet dog$245.00
Pet dog (fenced)$184.00
Pet dog (positive)$184.00
Pet dog (fenced/positive)$123.00
Pet dog (de-sexed)$184.00
Pet dog (de-sexed/fenced)$138.00
Pet dog (de-sexed/positive)$138.00
Pet dog (de-sexed/fenced/positive)$97.00
Working dog$118.00
Working dog (fenced)$87.00
Working dog (positive)$87.00
Working dog (fenced/positive)$61.00
Dangerous dog$368.00
Dangerous dog (fenced)$276.00
Dangerous dog (positive)$276.00
Dangerous dog (fenced/positive)$184.00
Menacing dog$245.00
Menacing dog (fenced)$184.00
Menacing dog (positive)$184.00
Menacing dog (fenced/positive)$123.00
Guide dog$0.00
Late payment penalty50% penalty fee
Multiple Dog Licence$74 application + $84 inspection

Late fees: Payments are due by 31 July; late payments automatically get a 50% penalty fee. Owners of dogs still unregistered by 31 August are issued an infringement fee.

Note: The council's page doesn't define 'positive'. The working dog and guide dog categories need a certificate.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Waitaki District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Waitaki District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Working dogs, per dog$39.00
Non-working dogs, per dog$130.50
Neutered non-working dog$105.00
Selected owner dogs, per dog$52.50
Farm pet dogs, per dog$39.00
Disability Assist dogNo fee
Probationary owner dogsCategory fee plus 50%
Dangerous dogsCategory fee plus 50%
Late registration penaltyRegistration fee plus 50%
Selected Owner/Multiple Dog Permit – Application and assessment$50.00

Late fees: Register by 1 July; late penalty fees (fee plus 50%) apply from 31 July.

Note: All fees include GST.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Southland

Gore District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Gore District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Non-Working Dog$125.00
(a) Neutered or spayed (discount)-$40.00
(b) No dog complaints, impoundments or infringements within a two-year period (discount)-$20.00
Registration fee inclusive of (a) and (b)$65.00
Working Dog$50.00
Working Dog – Registration fee inclusive of (b)$30.00
Late Registration Fee (Non-Working Dog and Working Dog)40%

Late fees: A 40% late penalty (not 50%); the council doesn't state the date it starts.

Note: Dogs moving to Gore from another council get free registration with proof of current registration there. No dangerous-dog fee is stated.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Invercargill City Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Invercargill City Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Standard Fee – Not Desexed$121.00
Standard Fee – Desexed$105.00
Responsible Ownership Fee – Not Desexed$83.00
Responsible Ownership Fee – Desexed$61.00
Working Dog$44.00
Dangerous Dog – Not Desexed$181.50
Dangerous Dog – Desexed$157.50
Registration Fee for a Probationary OwnerFee applicable to their classification
Multiple Dog Fee (Five Responsible Dogs or More)$415.00
Multiple Dog Fee (Five Working Dogs or More)$220.00
Additional late fee after 1 August25% of registration
Application for Responsible Ownership (inc. property inspection)$40.00

Late fees: An additional 25% late fee applies after 1 August.

Note: Disability assist and service dogs aren't charged.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Southland District Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Southland District Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Renew dog registration – No discounts applied$110.00
Dog is spayed or neutered$80.00
Dog has a responsible owner$80.00
Dog is spayed or neutered and has a responsible owner$50.00
Registration discount (a) desexed-$30.00
Registration discount (b) responsible owner-$30.00
Renewal of dog registration – working dogs and stock dogs$40.00
Renewal of dog registration – service dogs with current papersFree
Late payment fee – registration paid after 1 August+50% of applicable fee
Dangerous dogs – Registration+50% of applicable fee
Multiple dog licence application fee$50.00
Property inspections to verify discount / dog class etc.$50.00

Late fees: A 50% late payment fee applies if paid after 1 August.

Note: Evidence for the desexed or responsible-owner discount must be provided before 1 May. Southland uses one tag for life.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

Chatham Islands

Chatham Islands Council — dog registration fees 2026/27

Checked 29 Sep 2026

Chatham Islands Council dog registration fees 2026/27
Category (council wording)Fee
Dog registration$81
Dog registration – Early$52
Replacement dog tag$5

Note: From the council's adopted Annual Plan 2026/27; its Animal Control page still shows last year's amounts. The plan doesn't say when the early rate applies, whether there's a late penalty, or whether fees include GST, and says fees may be updated during the year.

Source: council fees ↗Registration page ↗

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FAQ

How much does it cost to register a dog in NZ in 2026/27?

It depends on your council and your dog. Each council sets its own fees, with different categories (such as desexed, working-dog or responsible-owner rates). Of the 67 councils we checked, 65 have confirmed 2026/27 fees listed on this page. Of those 65, 48 list a separate price, rebate or discount for desexed (neutered or spayed) dogs, and 64 describe a late fee, penalty or lost early-payment discount if you pay after the council's deadline. Find your council above to see its exact fees.

When is dog registration due, and when do late fees start?

The registration year runs from 1 July to 30 June, and you re-register your dog every year. Each council sets its own due date and late fee, so check your council's entry above. Dates differ by council: Auckland's late fee applies on or after 1 August, Western Bay of Plenty's higher fees apply from 4 August 2026, Kaipara's higher fee applies if paid after 31 August, and Timaru's 50% surcharge applies to dogs not re-registered by 1 September. Penalties differ too — Invercargill adds 25% and Gore 40%.

Do I have to microchip my dog?

Yes, under the Dog Control Act 1996, all dogs registered in New Zealand for the first time on or after 1 July 2006 must be microchipped (except for farm dogs used solely or principally for herding/driving stock).

What happens if I don't register my dog?

It is illegal to keep an unregistered dog over the age of 3 months. Paying after your council's deadline can mean a late fee or penalty — see your council's entry above. Councils can also issue a $300 infringement fee for keeping an unregistered dog — for example, Whangarei, Kaipara and Matamata-Piako list it in their 2026/27 fees.

Is my council listed?

Yes — all 67 councils that register dogs in New Zealand are listed above, grouped by region. For 65 of them we show the 2026/27 amounts from the council's own published fees (such as its fee page, fee schedule or annual plan). For 2 (Carterton and Ashburton) we couldn't confirm the 2026/27 fees, so we show no amounts — use the link to check the council's page.

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