All dogs in Buller need to be registered.
- Registration needs to be renewed annually and must be paid by 31 July each year.
- Ensure that your dog is wearing a current registration tag at all times.
- Puppies must be registered before they reach 3 months of age.

Dogs can be registered at Council Offices in Westport and Reefton during normal office hours, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
You can contact our Animal Management Officers through Council’s 24-hour number 03 788 9111 or 0800 807 239. Or email info@bdc.govt.nz
2022/2023 dog registration
If you own a dog, you should have received your dog registration form in July. Call into Council offices in Westport or Reefton to pay and pick up your green tag.
- Desexed $67.50
- Entire $87.50
This is subject to changes for each financial year as part of the Annual Plan.
Working dog rate
If you use your dog principally for herding or droving stock your dog is eligible for our working dog rate.
- Desexed $50.50
- Entire $65.50
This is subject to changes for each financial year as part of the Annual Plan.
Busy? You can also download the registration form and pay through online payment. Or dogs can be registered at Council offices in Westport and Reefton.
Replacement dog tags for those lost or stolen are also available for a minimal charge at Council offices.
A penalty of 50% of the appropriate dog registration fee applies (from 2 August each year). There is no reason to be late, so get it done next time you are in town.
Change of ownership
If the ownership of a dog changes, the registration of the dog continues, but the previous owner and the new owner must advise Council of the changes within 14 days. Council needs to be advised in writing of the change of ownership, including the residential address of the new owner and the address at which the dog will ordinarily be kept. The Notification of Change form can be below.