Dog ownership in New Zealand is strictly regulated by the national Dog Control Act and enforced by local municipal councils. All dogs over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered annually with your local city council. In public spaces, dogs must be kept under effective control on a leash unless inside designated off-leash exercise areas. Owners are legally required to clean up dog waste immediately, and aggressive or uncontrolled behavior can result in a dog being officially classified as "menacing" or "dangerous".
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