Working dog status declaration

Step 1.Gather letter and Dog ID(s)

If the dog is kept by a specified agency, the agency will need to provide a signed letter.

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 declaration

Fill in our online form and upload the letter (if applicable).

Working dog status declaration form

Step 3.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the dog's details in our system.

Step 4.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Gather letter and Dog ID(s)

If the dog is kept by a specified agency, the agency will need to provide a signed letter.

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 declaration

Download, print and complete the form.

Working dog status declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Email to us

Email your completed form and agency letter (if applicable) to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 4.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the dog's details in our system.

Step 5.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Gather letter and Dog ID(s)

If the dog is kept by a specified agency, the agency will need to provide a signed letter.

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 declaration

Download, print and complete the form.

Working dog status declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed form and agency letter (if applicable) to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 4.Check and update details

We will check your request and update the dog's details in our system.

Step 5.Receive update

You will receive an update to your request via email.

Step 1.Gather letter and Dog ID(s)

If the dog is kept by a specified agency, the agency will need to provide a signed letter.

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 declaration

Download, print and complete the form.

Working dog status declaration form(PDF, 168KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring your completed form and agency letter (if applicable) 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 update the dog's details in our system.