CCC Dog control survey.
The council have circularised a survey looking for thoughts and ideas to see if there are better ways to control dogs in Christchurch.
You can find the Survey on their site.
"Survey on rules that apply to dogs in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula".
I have years been trying to get the council to remove the requirement for a leash and leave it to the owner to keep their dog under control.
For those who might be interested this is a summary of my thoughts on this topic:
There should be one overall bylaw relating to dogs being 'under effective control'. or similar
It might require a name change as some people are confused with the terminology "effective control". eg. "Dogs must be under full control"
If a dog is breaking any bylaw, the owner has not got their dog 'under full control'. Pretty hard to argue with that logic, unless it is retaliating to another dog.
The individual dog owner decides what is best for controlling their dog, voice command, lead, muzzle or whistle.
These can be dependent on Breed of dog, age, mobility etc but the owner should know what is the best method to keep their dog safe and control it accordingly.
This removes the need for the council to tell owners to use leads, and then are required to specify how long the lead should be, now asking us if we need a smaller lead ......!!!
The council need to post what the potential problems for any area are, Nesting birds etc and 'Dogs under full control is on ALL signs. At this point, the owner can decide if their dog can be controlled and by what means.
Good dog owners want what is best and safe for their dog, bad dog owners will take no notice of any laws anyway, so there are no laws that will fix all the issues.
I am more than happy to answer questions on my thoughts as I do know it takes some getting around, removing laws to potentially let dogs run around more without being harassed by people telling us we need to have our dog on a lead when the dog is not bothering anyone or dog.
This brings me to my whole point, a dog must be doing something wrong before it can be reported. Not for just being off a lead and behaving well.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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92.9% Yes
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7.1% No
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
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