An emergency water shutdown is affecting properties along Frankton Road, between Larch Hill and Marina Drive, while contractors are working to fix a burst water main on Frankton Road. Check out our Facebook Page for updates on when the water may be restored.

The boil water that was in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium, has now been lifted as of 8 December 2023.

Microchipping

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Legislation on microchipping came into effect on 1 July 2006, requiring dogs to be microchipped within two months of their first registration.

This legislation was brought in to make it easier to reunite lost dogs with their owners, while also helping Animal Control staff around the country to keep track of problem dogs and their owners. The microchip provides a secure, life-long identification for your dog.

You must microchip dogs that are:

  • Being registered for the first time.
  • Impounded and unregistered.
  • Impounded a second time since 1 July 2006.
  • All of the following breeds:
       a. Brazilian Fila
       b. Dogo Argentino
       c. J    apanese Tosa
       d. Pitt Bull Terriers or predominantly Pitt Bull types
  • Classified as dangerous or menacing by action since 1 December 2003.

Exemptions

Working farm dogs do not need to be microchipped, butyou may need to prove that this applies to your dog.  If your dog is impounded while unregistered, it may be microchipped.

Failure to microchip

If your dog is not microchipped within two months of its registration, you may be issued a $300 infringement notice.