OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY
This activity is responsible for the retrieval and impounding of roaming animals on roads other than State Highways. Impounding of stock is an activity required by the provisions of the Impounding Act 1955 and Wairoa District Council Bylaws.
The Council also has a responsibility to resolve any complaints relating to animal nuisances. Council’s long term focus for livestock control activities is to ensure a safe living environment is maintained through the monitoring and enforcement of legislation, regulations and bylaws. There is a strong statutory basis for Council’s involvement in this activity and Council believes that there are positive advantages to the community well-being through this involvement.
THE EXISTING SITUATION
Council currently owns ten stock paddocks, which are spread throughout the district (see table below). The paddocks are retained for impounding purposes and stock droving. These are generally maintained by the Stock Control Officer, who will call in contractors for any maintenance work that is beyond routine.
ACTIVITY GOAL AND PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES
- To ensure that relevant legislation, regulations and bylaws are monitored and enforced such that Council meets its requirements.
- To ensure that livestock are controlled such that there is no threat to people or property.
- To ensure that complaints relating to animal nuisances are responded to and suitable solutions found to resolve the complaint.
- To ensure that Council owned stock paddocks are maintained to an appropriate standard.
- All statutory livestock control functions are carried out within time frame and budget.
Wairoa District Council operates a 24-hour service to respond to complaints relating to animals and will field any general enquiries relating to animal matters.
If there is stray livestock on any public area, roadside, public reserve or private property, please contact Des Jane at Wairoa District Council and after hours on (06) 838 7309.
DOCUMENTS
The Livestock Droving Bylaw and Droving Permit Form is published in the Adobe Reader format. You will need to install the Adobe Reader program on your computer in order to read them. If you do not already have the Adobe Reader installed you can download it from the Adobe website.
Droving Permit Form
