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Keeping animals

Learn about microchipping cats, keeping animals on residential properties and setting up an animal boarding establishment.

Keeping animals on residential properties

If you want to keep animals on residential properties, you must comply with Part 2 of the Wellington Consolidated Bylaw.

All domestic cats over the age of 12 weeks in Wellington must be microchipped and registered with NZCAR.

If you are running or setting up an animal boarding establishment, you must apply for a certificate of registration.