Tasman resident facing $1400 fee to keep three dogs

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 6:01am

In this story Tasman District Council

A Richmond resident has been told he must pay a $1400 resource consent fee to keep three dogs on his urban property. Owen Haring expressed shock at the cost, which is required by the Tasman District Council in addition to standard dog registration fees.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:43pm

   ‘Shocked’ by $1400 fee to have three dogs (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 7:03pm

   Owner 'shocked' after being hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 2 Jul 2025, 6:01am

   Tasman man 'shocked' by $1400 fee to have three dogs (opens in new tab)