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Thursday, 29 July 2021, 11:25 am From Sunday 1 August our four-legged friends will be allowed back into Blenheim’s CBD as the new Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 comes into effect. Animal Control Subcommittee Chair, Councillor Jamie Arbuckle says the Marlborough community is passionate about dogs and dog access to public places. “The submissions received during the recent bylaw review reflect that and it’s fantastic that dogs will be allowed back into the CBD provided they are on-leash and under control at all times,” he said. “It’s important for owners to note that ...

Maia Hart13:23, Jul 08 2021 SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Loma Puata, out walking her friend’s dog Iti, doesn’t think dogs off-leash would pose much risk to other Victoria Domain users. Dogs will soon no longer be allowed to roam freely on a popular walking track that meanders out into the Marlborough Sounds. The most scenic parts of Picton’s Victoria Domain will, from August 1, be “on-leash”, with dog walkers wondering if the tighter restrictions are necessary. The move – part of the same bylaw that is opening up Blenheim’s CBD to dogs – is to protect mountainbikers and the biodivers...

While a proposal to have dogs on leads at the river is reversed after public backlash and opposition from the mayor.

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Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee today adopted a new Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021 for Marlborough. The bylaw becomes effective from 1 August 2021 once it is endorsed by the full Council on 24 June. They key changes ...