Having a pet

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 in the Porirua region please contact:  Porirua City Council Dog

    Control on 04 237 5089.

    If you are concerns about other peoples dogs in the Wellington region please contact:  Wellington City Council Dog Control on 04 499 4444.

    If you are concerns about other peoples dogs in the Kāpiti region please contact:  Kāpiti Coast District City Council Dog Control on 04 296 4700.

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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