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Woman fined for taking dogs into Tongariro National Park

1NewsRNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWaikato TimesWednesday 6 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated

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A woman has been issued a $400 fine after posting social media photos of her dogs in Tongariro National Park. The images included her posing with a dog in front of a sign prohibiting animals in the area. The park maintains a policy that bans dogs, including those in vehicles.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 2:57pm · 5 reports from 5 outlets over 21 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Woman took dogs into Tongariro, posed with 'no dogs' sign (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Woman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on Facebook (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Insult to 'celebrate lawbreaking': Photos lead to $400 fine (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Woman takes dogs into Tongariro National Park illegally, posts about it on Facebook (opens in new tab)

  5. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Woman flaunts ‘no dogs’ rule in Tongariro National Park (opens in new tab)