Update your dog's desexed status

Please let us know if your dog has been desexed. Certified proof from a vet or another desexing organisation is required. 

If the dog is already registered, the reduced fee will apply in the following registration year.

Online

Step 1.Gather proof and Dog ID(s)

You will need to provide a copy of the desexing certificate or certified proof from a vet or another desexing organisation.

You will need your Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on your dog registration invoice. The number is in the 'WDC ID' column, next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog(s).

If you have not received your dog registration invoice or are unsure of the Dog ID, please contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Fill in our online form and upload the required proof.

Update my dog's details form

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and verify your certificate or proof with the vet or desexing organisation.

Once verified, we will update your dog's details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

By email

Step 1.Gather proof and Dog ID(s)

You will need to provide a copy of the desexing certificate or certified proof from a vet or another desexing organisation.

You will need your Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on your dog registration invoice. The number is in the 'WDC ID' column, next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog(s).

If you have not received your dog registration invoice or are unsure of the Dog ID, please contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Download, print and complete the form.

Update my dog's details form(PDF, 198KB)

Step 3.Email to us

Email your completed form and the required proof to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 4.Check and update details

We will check your request and verify your certificate or proof with the vet or desexing organisation.

Once verified, we will update your dog's details in our system.

Step 5.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

By post

Step 1.Gather proof and Dog ID(s)

You will need to provide a copy of the desexing certificate or certified proof from a vet or another desexing organisation.

You will need your Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on your dog registration invoice. The number is in the 'WDC ID' column, next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog(s).

If you have not received your dog registration invoice or are unsure of the Dog ID, please contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Download, print and complete the form.

Update my dog's details form(PDF, 198KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed form and the required proof to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Check and update details

We will check your request and verify your certificate or proof with the vet or desexing organisation.

Once verified, we will update your dog's details in our system.

Step 5.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

In-person

Step 1.Gather proof and Dog ID(s)

You will need to provide a copy of the desexing certificate or certified proof from a vet or another desexing organisation.

You will need your Dog ID, which is the animal number shown on your dog registration invoice. The number is in the 'WDC ID' column, next to the dog's name. This will ensure we identify the correct dog(s).

If you have not received your dog registration invoice or are unsure of the Dog ID, please contact us on 09 430 4200 during business hours.

Our business hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).

Step 2.Complete application

Download, print and complete the form.

Update my dog's details form(PDF, 198KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring your completed form and the required proof 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.Check and update details

We will check your request and verify your certificate or proof with the vet or desexing organisation.

Once verified, we will update your dog's details in our system.