FAQs and fun facts
- Bella (44)
- Ruby (35)
- Molly (34)
- Milly (29)
- Meg (28)
- Poppy (23)
- Daisy (23)
- Tess (22)
- Charlie (22)
- Rosie (21)
- Max (20)
- Gus (20)
- Sky (19)
- Sam (19)
What's the difference between a policy and a bylaw?
Council policies provide a set of guiding principles to help with decision making and compliance
Bylaws are rules or regulations made by the Council under national legislation designed to protect both our district and your rights with the purpose of making our district a safe and healthy place.
The consequences of not complying with a bylaw can result in fines, seizure of property and remedial action. Bylaws can be enforced by Council staff or external agencies such as the New Zealand Police.
How many dogs are there in Waitaki?
In 2022-23, Waitaki District was home to 5556 registered dogs. The greatest number of those were in the working dog category (1602 dogs) and selected owner (1460) categories.
What are the most popular dog names in Waitaki?
Which Waitaki township's Māori place name means 'big dog'?
Kurīnui (Hampden)
Kurī = dog
nui = big