CONSULTATION OPEN

Council is inviting the community to share their views on the current dog control policy and bylaw. “More people own dogs in Ka¯piti per capita than anywhere else in the Wellington region,” environmental standards manager Jacquie Muir said. “We know that people hold strong opinions about dogs in our community and the rules that oversee their responsible ownership. We want to hear those opinions to help us to make informed and balanced decisions about dog control.” Council is also considering the feasibility of five potential sites for future off-leash dog exercise areas. These are: Kaiwaru Trig Forest, Waikanae Park, Mazengarb Park Reserve, Nga Whakangutu Reserve, Pingao Lane, 91 Mazengarb Rd and Maui Pomare Rd Reserve. To share your thoughts on dog control in Ka¯piti visit: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/whats-on/getinvolved/have-your-say-on-aconsultation/dog-control-policy-andbylaw-consultation or stop by a council service centre where consultation dropboxes are located. Consultation closes on September 14.