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Animal boarding establishments

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

You need a certificate of registration if you operate, or want to set up an animal boarding establishment, or a facility like dog day care. You may also need a resource or building consent.

Animal boarding establishments include boarding kennels and catteries.

Certificate display

Your certificate of registration should be displayed within your establishment so the public can see it. The certificate of registration needs to be renewed annually.

Apply for a registration

Before you apply for a registration ensure that you have checked whether you require resource and/or building consent. Once you are ready to apply follow the instructions below.

Use the form below for:

  • a new registration
  • a change of occupier.

Application for registration of premises (39KB PDF)

Send your completed form:

  • by email: publichealthenquiries@wcc.govt.nz – we'll send you details for paying fees.
  • by post – you'll be sent an invoice after your application is received:
    Public Health
    PO Box 2199
    Wellington 6140

Fees

Animal boarding establishment: $330 GST included.

Welfare standards

Boarding establishments must comply with the government's animal welfare code. Consult the Code of Welfare for the Temporary Housing of Companion Animals to find out what standards you need to meet.

Code of Welfare for the Temporary Housing of Companion Animals - Ministry of Primary Industries

Resource consent

You may need a resource consentif your project doesn’t comply with the District Plan. You can contact the Resource Consents team for further information on 04 801 3590 or planning@wcc.govt.nz

Building consent

You may need a building consent for construction, plumbing or drainage work. You can contact the Building, Compliance and Consents team on 04 801 4311 or bcc@wcc.govt.nz

New establishments or complaints

To discuss setting up an animal boarding establishment or other nuisance issues, contact the Animal Liaison Officer or an Environmental Health Officer on 04 499 4444 or publichealthenquiries@wcc.govt.nz