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 and upload any proof documentation required.  You can register up to five (5) dogs.

Register your dog for the first time

We will check your form and will contact you with any queries.

Step 3.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 4.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, 230KB)

Step 3.Email us

Email your completed registration form and relevant documents to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

We will check your form 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, 230KB)

Step 3.Bring into us

Bring your completed registration form and relevant documents into one of our Customer Service centres.  

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 4:00pm
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, 230KB)

Step 3.Post to us

Post your completed registration form and relevant documents to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

We will check your form 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.