Animal Control has the function of administering the Dog Control Act 1996 and the Marlborough District Council (MDC) Dog Control Bylaw 2021.
Go to the Dog Control Bylaw page
This primarily involves dealing with complaints about dog nuisances and attacks and ensuring that all dogs are correctly registered. There is also a strong education focus. Currently, Marlborough has over 10,500 registered dogs, the majority of which are non-working dogs.
Mission statement
"Promoting responsible dog ownership that allows owners to enjoy their dogs without infringing on the enjoyment of others."
Contacting Animal Control
Animal Control can be contacted at:
Animal Control
58 Main Street
Blenheim 7201
Postal Address: PO Box 1016, Blenheim 7240
Phone: 03 520 9033
Email: animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz
Animal Control operates a 24/7 callout service and can be contacted at any time on the above telephone number.
The office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Animal Control staff are here to help you. Do not hesitate to contact them if you have a concern or question.
