Policy on Dogs and Bylaw feedback form

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Section 1: Overall position

What is your overall position?
What is your overall position?
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Section 2: Draft Policy on Dogs

Do you agree with the clearer layout of the policy, and the stronger focus on responsible dog ownership?
Do you agree with the clearer layout of the policy, and the stronger focus on responsible dog ownership?
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Do you agree with the updated policy objectives?
Do you agree with the updated policy objectives?
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Section 3: Draft Dog Control Bylaw

Proposed changes - prohibited areas

Do you support adding Farmer Street Reserve (Te Aroha) as a prohibited area?
Do you support adding Farmer Street Reserve (Te Aroha) as a prohibited area?
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Proposed changes - leash control areas

Do you support dogs being allowed in the Central Business Districts (CBDs) at any time, as long as they are on a leash and under control?
Do you support dogs being allowed in the Central Business Districts (CBDs) at any time, as long as they are on a leash and under control?
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Do you support allowing dogs on the Hauraki Rail Trail area in Te Aroha and through to Matamata, as long as they are on a leash and under control?
Do you support allowing dogs on the Hauraki Rail Trail area in Te Aroha and through to Matamata, as long as they are on a leash and under control?
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If the community agrees, the above changes to the CBD and Hauraki Rail Trail areas could run as a six-month trial. Do you support trying them out first?
If the community agrees, the above changes to the CBD and Hauraki Rail Trail areas could run as a six-month trial. Do you support trying them out first?
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Do you support changing Centennial Drive and Tom Grant Drive in Matamata from off-leash areas to on-leash areas?
Do you support changing Centennial Drive and Tom Grant Drive in Matamata from off-leash areas to on-leash areas?
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Rules proposed to remain the same

Do you support the rule of having up to two dogs in town areas (before needing a permit) stay the same?
Do you support the rule of having up to two dogs in town areas (before needing a permit) stay the same?
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Do you support keeping the current minimum standards for how dogs must be housed and cared for?
Do you support keeping the current minimum standards for how dogs must be housed and cared for?
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Section 4: General feedback

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I am submitting
Please select on which basis you are submitting
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If you would like to speak to your submission, Council will contact you after consultation closes to confirm the hearing date (expected 12/13 May 2026) and schedule a speaking time. In-person and online options will be available and accessibility support can be arranged if needed.

Do you wish to present your submission in person at the hearing?
Do you wish to present your submission in person at the hearing?
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