The Waiatarua Dog Walkers group have been disheartened by the Orakei Local Board's complete disregard in recognising the 500 members submission to retain a precious off-leash exercise park.  Instead the Orakei Local Board is moving forward with costly and time consuming consultation to amend the the off-leash by-law.

Any vet will tell you socialisation of dogs is a key to the overall wellness and health of dogs. Improperly socialized dogs risk their own health, pose an injury risk to others.

This petition has been started by the Waiatarua Dog Walkers, a community group formed to protect the current 'off leash' amenity in the Waiatarua Reserve. We are opposed to any change to current by-law resulting in any loss of off-leash amenity enjoyed and valued by so many.

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