Having a pet

We are a pet friendly organisation but there are conditions to having pets at your home. If you have a pet or would like a pet, please let us know.

Te Āhuru Mowai has a no pets policy when establishing a new tenancy. However, we recognise the potential benefits of whānau owning pets, so permission for a pet may be granted prior to the pet being brought to the property. If whānau have multiple pets, written permission must be sought for each pet.

What we as a landlord consider as pets:

  • Dogs

  • Cats

  • Birds

  • Rabbits, Guinea Pigs

  • Chickens

  • Fish, turtles etc

If permission to keep pets is granted, all permission is conditional on the whānau making sure that:

  • The property is suitable for keeping a pet

  • The pet is not a health or safety risk to staff, contractors or others

  • If the pet is a dog, that the dog is not specified dangerous or menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996

  • The pet is not likely to, or does not, attack any person or other pet

  • The pet is not likely to, cause a nuisance to your neighbours

  • The pet is not likely to, damage the premise

  • You will comply with all legal responsibilities attached to pet ownership including any applicable local council bylaws

    If you are concerns about other peoples dogs please contact:  Porirua City Council Dog

    Control on 04 237 5089

Conditions to having a pet

Like all New Zealanders you will need to comply with the laws that apply. There are council by-laws around keeping pets.

If you live in the Porirua area you can find more information by visiting the Porirua City Council website: www.poriruacity.govt.nz.

If you live in the Tawa / Linden area you can find more information by visiting the Wellington City Council website: www.wellington.govt.nz.

If you line in the Kāpiti area you can find more information by visiting the Kāpiti Coast District Council website: https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz.

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