Other animals

What you need to know

The requirements and definitions for keeping other animals within the Taupō District are identified in our Animal Bylaw 2021.

Our bylaw outlines the following:

• pigs, roosters and peacocks are not permitted within residential areas.
• any other animals are to be kept in a well-constructed and adequately maintained facility to ensure the health and safety of people, as well as animals.
• any other animals must not cause a nuisance to the public including noise or odour.
• breaches of this bylaw may result in enforcement action.