What's happening in Moutere-Waimea?
Explore the proposed changes to dog control areas in Moutere-Waimea 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.
Areas that are proposed to stay the same
On Leash
- In an urban area or cemetery
Reason: Prevents nuisance issues that may be caused by dogs
- In Faulkner Bush Reserve picnic area
Reason: Close to playground and picnic area
Controlled Exercise Area
- Old Mill Walkway - Foreshore from Seaward boundary Mapua Leisure Park to Chaytor Reserve – (Ruby Bay).
Reason: Public support to continue status quo
- Faulkner Bush Reserve except for the Leash Control Area, as defined on the map in Schedule 1
Reason: Public support to continue status quo
Prohibited
- McKee Memorial Domain
Reason: Alternative exercise area is available close by.
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 Moutere Waimea Ward are proposed to continue prohibiting dogs:
- Edward Street entrance to 320 Higgins Road
The following areas in the Moutere Waimea Ward / Richmond Ward are proposed as a controlled exercise area:
- Bryant Road carpark to the bridge to Pugh Road
