Dog attacks increase

Dog owners are being urged to keep their animals contained and under control following an increase in the number of dog attacks in Kaipara over the last year.

The number of attacks rose from 39 to 69, while complaints of wandering dogs more than doubled.

Kaipara District Council’s Annual Animal Management Report also reveals that 34 dogs were impounded in 2022-23, of which 17 were returned to owners, nine were euthanised and six rehomed.