Dog walking around Tāmaki Makaurau could look different later this year following consultation on the dog policy, bylaw and regional and local park access rules.
The consultation covers a range of changes, including: such as dog access rules (where dogs can go off a leash, on a leash, or are not allowed), new off-leash areas recommended, as well as other wider changes to keep dogs out of places with vulnerable wildlife, and to provide places for the public to visit that are completely dog-free.
Albert-Eden Local Board chair Kendyl Smith says it’s important to get involved in the engagement which covers a significant cross section of Auckland.
“There’s no shortage of picturesque parks and beaches all over Auckland, and many these places are also great spots to walk dogs. The current consultation is proposing changes to 14 regional parks and 64 area in local parks,” says Kendyl.
"Our public places are for everyone to enjoy, and these proposals will impact dog walkers, as there is a wide range of changes and rules proposed, so it’s important our community understands the proposals and takes part in this public consultation."
Part of the proposals include changes to keep dogs out of places with vulnerable wildlife, and to provide some places for the public to visit that are completely dog-free.
Under the proposed changes, people can walk a maximum of six dogs at once and only three of those dogs can be off a leash. This means you could walk three dogs off a leash at once, or three dogs off a leash and an additional three dogs on a leash, or six dogs on a leash.
Have Your Say on the proposed changes
The public consultation runs until 23 February, with drop-in sessions available at a number of locations.
You can also provide feedback online at AKHaveYourSay.nz
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