Legal authority for 'no dogs' or 'dogs on leash' signs by non-FNDC groups
Leo Exel made this Official Information request to Far North District Council
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From: Leo Exel
Dear Far North District Council,
We have noticed on a number of beaches and roadsides that some non-profit organisations have erected signs stating that there are kiwi in the area, 'no dogs please' or 'dogs on leash please'.
Our understanding is that only FNDC has the legal right to demand that dogs be on or off leash in particular areas, or the Dept of Conservation on their land.
Can you please advise if FNDC has provided permission for any groups to erect signs stating that dogs should be banned, or on leash, to any individuals, organisations, or groups in Northland.
Yours faithfully,
Leonie Exel
From: Ask Us Team
Far North District Council
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From: Ask Us Team
Far North District Council
Kia ora Leo
Thank you for your request received 10/10/18
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District Services
Far North District Council
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The answer is no.
It took from 10 October to 5 November to get that response .
From: Ken Thomas <ken.thomas@fndc.govt.nz>
Sent: Monday, 5 November 2018 1:36 PM
To: leoexel@hotmail.com
Subject: Enquiry re dog control signage
Dear Ms Exel
RFS: 3915647
I refer to your query received 10 October 2018.
Your Query
“We have noticed on a number of beaches and roadsides that some non-profit organisations have erected signs stating that there are kiwi in the area, 'no dogs please' or 'dogs on leash please'.
Our understanding is that only FNDC has the legal right to demand that dogs be on or off leash in particular areas, or the Dept of Conservation on their land.
Can you please advise if FNDC has provided permission for any groups to erect signs stating that dogs should be banned, or on leash, to any individuals, organisations, or groups in Northland.”
Council response
Thank you for your enquiry, the answer to your query is no.
FNDC-swishYours faithfully
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Ken Thomas
Team Leader - Animal Management
District Services, Far North District Council | 24-hour Contact Centre 0800 920 029
ddi +6494015281 | m 021 970-551 | ken.thomas@fndc.govt.nz
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