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Let's hear what you think about dogs!

The Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw are up for review. 


We review our Dog Control Policy and Bylaw every ten years, or earlier if requiredand we’d like your feedback during this pre-engagement to help guide possible changes. 

Whether you own a dog, walk a dog, or have views about dogswe’re keen to know what you think! 

Join us by filling out the survey to help us review our Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw! 

Privacy Statement 

We collect personal information from you, including: 

  • whether you are a registered dog owner; 

  • the suburb you live in; 

  • dog exercise areas you use; and 

  • any information you choose to share in the commentary fields of this survey. 

We collect your personal information in order to: 

  • help narrow down and determine any necessary changes to the Policy and Bylaw; and 

  • improve how we manage dogs in Lower Hutt. 

Besides our staff, we share this information with: 

  • Elected Members of Council, who will receive anonymised response results.  


You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us at policy@huttcity.govt.nz, or Private Bag 31-912, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.