Overhauled Dog Control Act to be 'in place next year'

James O’Brien2026-07-29T06:49:04.000Z

Yeah nah, heard this before. They'll just slap some new rules on paper and call it a day. My mum's little fluffball got attacked by a roaming pitbull last month – still waiting for action.

Drew Parker2026-07-29T07:20:04.000Z

South Auckland. Three attacks in my street this year alone, no prosecutions.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-29T06:59:04.000Z

Simon Watts looking for a photo op with a labrador puppy, bet the actual enforcement budget got cut again.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-29T07:30:04.000Z

k, because he's done such a stellar job on housing and infrastructure right?

Reagan Shaw2026-07-29T07:12:04.000Z

ffs can we please just ban certain breeds already? Tired of seeing 'friendly family dog' headlines after another kid gets mauled.

James O’Brien2026-07-29T07:19:04.000Z

agree. Breed specific legislation is trash, it's always how they're raised and managed.

Jack Morrison2026-07-29T07:27:04.000Z

my brother's a ranger, they're so understaffed it's a joke. 5 guys covering the whole region.

Jordan Bell2026-07-29T07:33:04.000Z

How about we make dog owners sit a basic test before getting a license? Like human driving test but for furry idiots 😂

Jordan Bell2026-07-29T08:26:04.000Z

imagine the queue at the testing centre though 'sorry Mittens, you failed the temperament test'

Drew Parker2026-07-29T07:41:04.000Z

Just walked past a guy with three off-leash staffies outside the dairy. Nothing happened but it's only a matter of time.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-29T07:46:04.000Z

Wow so many negative comments. Our dog got attacked by an uncontrolled one last year but honestly most owners are responsible. Let's not punish everyone for the idiots.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-29T08:29:04.000Z

story, tell that to the toddler who got their face ripped off. Stats don't lie.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-29T08:01:04.000Z

Wonder if this act includes anything about barking? My neighbour's hound goes off at 5am every morning. Council does nothing.

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