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Stock

Horses, goats, cattle and sheep may be kept on vacant sections in Kawerau under certain circumstances. Birds and Poultry are also permitted but because of the proximity of neighbours in urban areas, you are limited in the number of chickens and poultry you can keep.Keeping Poultry

 

To complete a Livestock Permit Application, download and complete the Stock Permit Application (PDF - 79 kB)

To complete a Poultry Permit Application, download and complete the Poultry Permit Application  (PDF - 66 kB)

Then take the completed form into the Council Office.

Information about the high pathogenicity avian influenza from MPI 

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How can the impounding of wandering stock in the Kawerau District affect your stock (cattle) if there was an outbreak in the District of Mycoplasma Bovis.

Bees play an important role in the pollination of food crops, including backyard vegetable gardens and edible community gardens.

People are permitted to ride a horse on the road provided that they abide by the road rules. Horse riders need to apply common sense to ensure they, and other road users, remain safe at all times.

Your rabbit will need a roomy hutch and an exercise run that will allow it to stand up fully on its hind legs, plus allow plenty of room to hop around. 

Wandering Stock can pose a significant hazard on our roads and could cause a fatal accident.  If you see livestock loose or lying on our District roads, call us immediately on 07 306 9009.