Dogs and pets are not permitted on the Taharoa Domain (land area surrounding Kai Iwi Lakes) as we need to protect our native fauna and flora.
A disability assist or public service dog (as interpreted in the Dog Control Act 1996), may be permitted with written approval. Verifiable evidence of certification by one of the organisations listed below will be required in all circumstances. Please advise ahead of arriving.
Public service dogs
Owned and trained by:
- New Zealand Police
- New Zealand Customs Service
- Department of State
- Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
- Department of Conservation
These dogs are trained for the specific purpose of the government agency that owns them.
Disability assist dogs
Disability assist dogs are registered with one of these organisations:
- Assistance Dogs New Zealand
- Hearing Dogs for Deaf People New Zealand
- K9 Medical Detection New Zealand
- Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust
- New Zealand Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust
- Perfect Partners Assistance Dogs Trust
- Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Incorportated
