CLOSED - Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2022

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Consultation has concluded

This consultation is now closed.


Council is engaging with the community on proposed changes to the Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw. There are a number of proposed changes to the Bylaw. Some of these are minor and administrative in nature. There are three proposed changes that are more significant.

  • The first is under the livestock heading. Council is proposing to add wording that when it deems it necessary, it can order the complete removal of livestock from properties contained within the urban area. Currently the Bylaw just says that Council can limit the number of livestock.
  • The second proposal is to introduce a Hearings Panel as the appeals process if a community member wishes to appeal a decision made by Council under this Bylaw. This aligns with how appeals are handled with Dog Control matters.
  • The third significant proposed change is to expand on areas that are considered urban under the District Plan. The urban area brings with it different requirements. For example Council approaches complaints about Roosters differently for urban and rural settings.

This consultation is now closed.


Council is engaging with the community on proposed changes to the Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw. There are a number of proposed changes to the Bylaw. Some of these are minor and administrative in nature. There are three proposed changes that are more significant.

  • The first is under the livestock heading. Council is proposing to add wording that when it deems it necessary, it can order the complete removal of livestock from properties contained within the urban area. Currently the Bylaw just says that Council can limit the number of livestock.
  • The second proposal is to introduce a Hearings Panel as the appeals process if a community member wishes to appeal a decision made by Council under this Bylaw. This aligns with how appeals are handled with Dog Control matters.
  • The third significant proposed change is to expand on areas that are considered urban under the District Plan. The urban area brings with it different requirements. For example Council approaches complaints about Roosters differently for urban and rural settings.