More space for dogs, safer birds
Dogs are ending up with extra space to run amid steps to protect wildlife around the Ahuriri estuary.
Dolbel Reserve, in Taradale, Sturms Gully, on Mataruahou (the Napier Hills), and reserves beside Tamatea and Prebensen Drives have been included as off-lead dog exercise areas, in a review of the Napier City Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw, as from Saturday.
At the same time, the council has extended the dog-prohibited area around the estuary (Te Whanganuia-Orotu¯) and added the Watchman Road Reserve and the council-owned area at Port Beach West, Ahuriri, as dog no-go areas in the interests of protecting birdlife.
It’s also introduced a seasonal restriction to the dog exercise area between Bay View and Westshore to better protect nesting birds.
City development manager Paulina Wilhelm said the changes were made to ensure dogs can enjoy a good life, while keeping endangered wildlife safe.
Signs will be installed in the next few weeks.