ACSL Group
ACSL Group in the Papakura District
Here you can find out about:
- Dog Control (including Dog Registration )
- Noise Control
- Parking Control (including Parking Tickets )
Dog Control
It is important to register your dog every year as it illustrates the care and commitment placed on being a responsible dog owner.
All dogs over the age of three months MUST be registered. Each dog should be registered at the address where they spend most of their time.
If you are the owner of a dog, the registration guidelines are:
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Only one person can be the registered owner of a dog, if you are under 16 years of age, the dog must be registered under a parent's or guardian's name.
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The registration period is from 1 July - 30 June the following year, each and every year.
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You can further reduce the registration fee if you obtain a dog owner licence.
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Your dog may be impounded and you will be issued with a $300.00 fine or be prosecuted for not registering a dog.
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A dog must wear a colour coded registration disc to show it has been registered for that year (the colours change each year).
Frequently Asked Questions...
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My dog is missing
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How do I register my dog?
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I've lost my registration disc , what should I do?
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What do I do if I move house?
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Do I need to register a special purpose or working dog?
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What happens if I have more than two dogs?
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Aren't there new dog control regulations ?
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Can I exercise my dog off leash in public?
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Can my dog roam free on my own property?
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Do I need to have a microchip placed in my dog?
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Where can I exercise my dog?
If your dog is missing, you should check in the first instance with Animal Control Services to find out if it has been impounded on 360 0750
Dogs are impounded when found roaming loose in a public place, when they have wandered onto private property or are deemed to be a nuisance by constant barking.
If it hasn't been impounded, then it may have been hurt. Injured dogs are taken to the SPCA in Mangere.
If your dog has been previously registered with Council, then you should receive a reminder renewal notice in mid June each year. If you have not received a renewal notice, or if you are registering a dog for the first time, you will need to complete a Dog Registration Form, which can be obtained from Papakura District Council between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm.
I'VE LOST MY REGISTRATION DISC, WHAT DO I DO?
If you have lost your dog's registration disc, you can get a replacement for $10.00. The replacement disc will have a new registration number. To get a replacement disc, you must complete an application form which is available from the Papakura District Council between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm.
If you or your dog move outside the Papakura District, you will need to tell the Papakura District Council and the Council in your new area within six weeks.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR WORKING DOG?
All dogs over the age of 3 months need to be registered for the current year. However, there is a reduced fee for special purpose dogs and working dogs.
Special purpose dogs include:
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guide dogs
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hearing dogs
Working dogs are dogs that are kept solely or predominantly for work purpose and include:
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police dogs
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custom dogs
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conservation dogs
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dogs kept solely or principally for the purposes of herding or driving stock.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE MORE THAN TWO DOGS?
All dogs need to be registered and you will need a permit if you have more than two dogs. Contact Animal Control Services for an application form to be sent to you.
AREN'T THERE NEW DOG CONTROL REGULATIONS?
Yes there are. These came into force with the Dog Control Amendment Act 203 and took effect from 1 December 2003. The new regulations were developed to strengthen existing dog control legislation and improve public safety through the use of stronger deterrents, prevenative measures, education and increased powers of enforcement. Check our our Links page for a direct link to the Department of Internal Affairs website.
CAN I EXERCISE MY DOG OFF LEASH IN PUBLIC?
In certain areas, you can. Please check here for areas that you can exercise your dog off leash. Remember, if you're taking your dog out in public, you are required to use or carry a leash at all times.
CAN MY DOG ROAM FREE ON MY OWN PROPERTY?
From 1 June 2004, you will need to ensure that your dog is either under the direct control of a person, or is confined in such a manner that it cannot freely leave the property. You will also need to ensure that access to your front door remains free. Your dog must not be able to stop anyone from approaching your front door. If this requirement is not met the dog may be impounded.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A MICROCHIP PLACED IN MY DOG?
All dogs first registered on or after 1 July 2006 are required to be microchipped. Those dogs that are classified as dangerous or menacing since 1 December 2003 are also be required to be microchipped after 1 July 2006.
Noise Control
Our Responsibility...
ACSL Group has the power under the Resource Management Act 1991 to control excessive or unreasonable noise. All officers who deal with noise complaints are trained and warranted under the Resource Management Act.
Noise from moving vehicles, such as aircrafts, boats, trains and cars are not under our control.
Noise Complaints...
Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that noise is controlled to a reasonable level. You can be a good neighbour by:
making sure your burglar alarm cuts off after 15 minutes
making sure your car alarm is installed correctly and isn't over sensitive or faulty
telling your neighbours in advance if you are having a party
telling your neighbours if you have any planned work on your property that may be noisy for a considerable period
turn down loud noise at a reasonable hour at night
don't start noise equipment early in the mornings or late in the evenings
Under the Resource Management Act, we have the power to control excessive noise. We provide a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week service in response to noise complaints.
What is Excessive Noise? | How do I report Excessive Noise?
EXCESSIVE NOISE OR UNREASONABLE NOISE
Excessive or unreasonable noise is any noise that is under human control and of such a nature as to unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort and convenience of other people.
Examples include a loud party, stereo, band practices, audible alarm or machinery.
There is no set level of acceptable noise as the level of noise varies according to the location of your neighbours, time of day, where you live or work, the presence of sound barriers and the type of noise. The same noise levels during the day may not be acceptable at night.
You should report the excessive noise whilst its happening. You can do this by calling our Customer Services Centre on 09 295-1300 day or night. After normal business hours, you will be diverted to ACSL Group who are our Noise Control. All noise complaints are treated as confidential.
After receiving a noise complaint, our Noise Control Officer will then visit the premises to assess the noise and determine whether it is unreasonable. If there is excessive noise, a verbal or written direction to reduce the noise to a reasonable level will be issued. In general, this stops the excessive noise immediately.
If the request to reduce the excessive noise is ignored, the offender will be served with a notice requiring them to stop the noise for 72 hours. If further excessive noise complaints are received, the Council may impound stereos or any other offending equipment to stop the noise with Police assistance.
Parking Control
We are responsible
for ensuring that the demand for car parking
is balanced by the supply of car parking spaces. Parking restrictions are used to
encourage support of businesses and to ensure that specialised parking facilities like loading zones are
used properly, and to promote safe traffic flow through the Papakura CBD.
Frequently Asked Questions...
WHAT IS THIS NOTICE FOR?
We will issue you with an infringement notice if your vehicle (including cars, trucks, motorbikes, etc) is illegally parked or if it does not meet the legal requirements for vehicles to be on the road as defined in the Transport Act and Traffic Regulations. For example, a notice will be issued if an "Evidence of Vehicle Inspection" (formerly a warrant of fitness) is not displayed, your registration has expired, your tyres are worn or damaged, or your car has unauthorised licence plates.
The infringement notice will show:
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vehicle details
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date and time notice was issued
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where your car was parked at the time
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the alleged offence
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the infringement fee
A summary of rights is printed on the reverse of the notice and explains your rights and obligations.
HOW DO I PAY?
Your parking fine should be paid with 28 days from the date the notice was issued. You can pay the amount due by:
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cash or cheque at the Papakura District Council
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posting a cheque to the Papakura District Council (please include notice number and vehicle registration on the back of the cheque)
I DISAGREE WITH THE NOTICE, WHAT CAN I DO?
If you disagree with a notice you've received, you can request a review. This is known as "disputing an infringement notice". Your request for a review must be put in writing to the Papakura District Council .
You will need to include the following information in your letter:
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notice number
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vehicle registration number
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full name and address for correspondence
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contact telephone number
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reason for dispute (including any receipts for car registration, etc)
