What's happening in Murchison?
Explore the proposed changes to dog control areas in Murchison using the interactive map below. Each zone is colour coded for easy reference:
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Green: Controlled Exercise Area
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Yellow: Leash Control Area
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Red: Dogs Prohibited
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Purple: Time or Seasonal Restrictions
The map highlights the zoning under the draft dog control bylaw.
The black pencil icons indicate where a change from the previous bylaw is being proposed. Click on the icon to see what the change is and the reason it is being proposed.
Much of the land in the Lakes-Murchison Ward is controlled by DOC, who are responsible for making decisions about where dogs can go in these areas.
The only area in Murchison which was previously zoned by the dog control bylaw is the Riverside Holiday Park.
The Great Taste Trail
Most of the Great Taste Trail is proposed as a leash control area.
Under the previous Great Taste Trail Bylaw, certain sections prohibited dogs due to resource consent requirements, forestry or agreements with landowners. These areas will now be prohibited under the Dog Control Bylaw.
The following areas in the Lakes Murchison Ward are proposed to continue prohibiting dogs:
- Tadmor Valley Road to Quail Valley Road
- South side of Quail Valley Road Bridge to entrance to 437 Wakefield-Kohatu Highway
