Microchipping Dogs

Dog-owners will have all their details recorded on a National Dog Database and some dog-owners may have to microchip their dogs, following Government law changes that became effective on 1 July, 2006.

The Government has introduced the following key changes:

• a new National Dog Database (NDD) which records dog owners' full details, including the date of birth and full details of each dog, and
• the micro-chipping of some dogs

The legislation is as follows:

• Dog Control (Microchip Transponder) Regulations 2005 (PDF)

There is more information on Dog Microchipping Regulations from the Department of Internal Affairs.

Information from local bodies

Christchurch City Council

Microchipping of dogs was introduced on 1 July 2006. This was a Government initiative supported by tough laws that set about dealing with owners of dogs that attacked people, stock, domestic animals and protected wildlife.

Which dogs are affected? This new law ONLY affects the following dogs, from 1 July 2006:

• Dogs registered for the first time in New Zealand.
• Dogs that have been impounded on the second occasion.
• Dogs that have been classified as menacing or dangerous from 1 December 2003.

All the above dogs must be microchipped. This will mainly apply to new puppies or first time registered dogs. Dogs (apart from the above exceptions) registered prior to 1 July 2006 will not need to be microchipped.

• Microchipping Dogs - The Facts
• Will it be compulsory to get my dog micro-chipped?
• How long do dog owners have to comply with the National Dog Database and Micro-chipping requirements?
• National changes to be introduced for dog-owners
• Information Brochures

Other Councils' Dog Information

• Ashburton District Council
• Hurunui District Council
• Selwyn District Council
• Waimakariri District Council

Other links

Microchipping

Information from Doglinks