Register your dog for the first time

Step 1.Gather relevant documents

Ensure you have the relevant documents and certificates, such as proof of microchipping and desexing (if applicable).

Step 2.Complete form

Fill in our online registration form, which includes declaration(s), and upload any proof documentation required.  

Register your dog for the first time

You can register up to five (5) dogs.

Step 3.Assessment

We will check your form to ensure it is complete and will contact you with any queries.

Step 4.Pay fees

We will send you an invoice for the registration fees, the animal ID(s) and the various ways you can pay for your dog registration. 

Pay for dog registration

You can view the registration fees by following the link below.

Animal fees

Step 5.Receive dog registration tag(s)

Once the registration fees have been paid, we will send you the physical dog registration tag(s) to put onto your dog’s collar and a payment receipt, via the post.

Step 1.Gather relevant documents

Ensure you have the relevant documents and certificates, such as proof of microchipping and desexing (if applicable).

Step 2.Complete form

Download the registration form, print and complete it by hand.  

Dog Registration Form(PDF, 244KB)

If you are registering a disability assist or working dog(s), you will need to download and fill in a declaration form(s).

Disability assist dog declaration form(PDF, 169KB)

Working dog declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Email us

Email your completed registration form, declaration form(s) and relevant documents to:

Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 4.Assessment

We will check your form to ensure it is complete and will contact you with any queries.

Step 5.Pay fees

We will send you an invoice for the registration fees, the animal ID(s) and the various ways you can pay for your dog registration. 

Pay for dog registration

You can view the registration fees by following the link below.

Animal fees

Step 6.Receive dog registration tag(s)

Once the registration fees have been paid, we will send you the physical dog registration tag(s) to put onto your dog’s collar and a payment receipt, via the post.

Step 1.Gather relevant documents

Ensure you have the relevant documents and certificates, such as proof of microchipping and desexing (if applicable).

Step 2.Complete form

Download the registration form, print and complete it by hand.  

Dog Registration Form(PDF, 244KB)

If you are registering a disability assist or working dog(s), you will need to download and fill in a declaration form(s).

Disability assist dog declaration form(PDF, 169KB)

Working dog declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring your completed registration form, declaration form(s) and relevant documents into one of our Customer Service centres.  

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 4.Pay fees

You can pay the fees by cash, Eftpos, Visa or MasterCard.

You can view the registration fees by following the link below.

Animal fees

Step 5.Receive dog registration tag(s)

You will receive the physical dog registration tag(s) to put onto your dog’s collar and a payment receipt.

Step 1.Gather relevant documents

Ensure you have the relevant documents and certificates, such as proof of microchipping and desexing (if applicable).

Step 2.Complete form

Download the registration form, print and complete it by hand. 

Dog Registration Form(PDF, 244KB)

If you are registering a disability assist or working dog(s), you will need to download and fill in a declaration form(s).

Disability assist dog declaration form(PDF, 169KB)

Working dog declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed registration form, declaration form(s) and relevant documents to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Assessment

We will check your form to ensure it is complete and will contact you with any queries.

Step 5.Pay fees

We will send you an invoice for the registration fees, the animal ID(s) and the various ways you can pay for your dog registration. 

Pay for dog registration

You can view the registration fees by following the link below.

Animal fees

Step 6.Receive dog registration tag(s)

Once the registration fees have been paid, we will send you the physical dog registration tag(s) to put onto your dog’s collar and a payment receipt, via the post.