Request a review of a Dog Control Infringement

This form can be used for infringements issued under

The Dog Control Act 1996
HuttCity Dog Control Bylaw 2025
Hutt City Council Control of Animal Bylaw 2018

You must be the registered owner of a dog or be deemed the owner by possession under the Dog Control Act.

If you have received an infringement notice from the Ministry of Justice, then please go to:

Disputing fines or court enforcement | New Zealand Ministry of Justice

Applicant Details

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Address *

Street address *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Infringement Details

Infringement Notice Number *

Date Issued *

Dog Owner Number (if known)

Dog Name *

Dog ID *

Offence Description (as per notice) *

Grounds for Objection / Explanation

Please provide a full explanation of the circumstances relating to the infringement. Include any relevant dates, events, or supporting information. You can attach a document if you wish. *

Supporting Evidence

Please attach any supporting evidence (if applicable)

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Outcome Sought

Please indicate what outcome you are requesting

Cancellation of infringementReduction to warningPayment plan / extensionOther

Privacy Statement

Information collected will be used for the purpose of assessing your objection under the Dog Control Act 1996 and Council bylaws. Information may be shared with enforcement agencies where required.

Your appeal information will be filed with your dog owner information in our TechOne system and stored in accordance with theHutt City Council Privacy Policy.

You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or have it corrected, please contact us at animals@hutt.govt.nz

Submission Instructions

Submit this form within 28 days of the infringement notice issue date:

Email: animal.services@huttcity.govt.nz
Post: Animal Services, Hutt City Council, Private Bag 31-912, Lower Hutt 5040
In person: Council Customer Service Centre, 30 Laings road or Animal Shelter 21 Meachen street, Seaview 5010
We will be in touch within 10 working days. A final decision may take longer.

Declaration

Declaration *

I declare that the information provided in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature *

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Date *