Waimate Dog & Agility Park

28/10/2024

Thanks to everyone who supported this

FUTURE OF DOG AND AGILITY PARK SECURED

The Dog and Agility Park will remain as long as it is being sufficiently used, thanks to an arrangement between Council and the Southern Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on yesterday, Council agreed to pay $2,000 plus GST per year to the association to provide and maintain the Dog and Agility Park for public use.

The money will come from the Subdivision Recreation Contributions Reserve and will not have an impact on rates or dog registration fees.

The area was set up at the Waimate A&P Showgrounds on the Hakataramea Highway to be used for the principal purpose of dog exercise, training and agility in 2017. Under the Dog Control Act 1996, territorial authorities are required to undertake, promote, and encourage the development of services and programmes that promote responsible dog ownership and the welfare of dogs.

The arrangement is a cost-effective solution that provides a safe and secure area for dog training, socialisation, and exercise close to town.

The agreement will be reviewed annually.

14/09/2024

25/06/2024

Incorporated society .... volunteers required for future funding.

To obtain ongoing funding, Council has suggested Waimate Dog & Agility Park should form an incorporated society.

On 5 October 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) came into force. When you set up an incorporated society, you’re creating a separate legal entity. An incorporated society can do many of the same things as an individual — hold property in its own name, enter into contracts, and sue and be sued.

All societies incorporated in New Zealand have the same basic elements:

a society name
at least 10 members
a governing body (a committee with at least 3 officers)
a constitution
contact addresses.

If you wish to commit your time and resources to Waimate Dog and Agility Park becoming an Incorporated Society please read the details in the link in the comments and express your interest in the comments by the end of June. Existing dog owners and members of the public are not able to commit to this process. Hence the call for volunteers.

You will need to be available for a year at least, and have time and talents to devote to this, Officers will be required as a Secretary, Chairperson, Treasurer. A constitution will need to be drafted and within 6 months of the balance date they must ;
prepare annual financial statements
hold Annual General Meeting (AGM)
present financial statements at the AGM, and
file an annual return, along with its annual financial statements.

Other legal obligations;
As with any person or organisation, an incorporated society must comply with the laws of New Zealand. Your responsibilities include meeting any tax obligations, and complying with government agency requirements that may apply to your society’s activities.

Refer to the Inland Revenue Department for information about a society's tax obligations .
If your society is, or will be, a registered charity, contact Charities Services for information about on your obligations to them.
Contact the Department of Internal Affairs for information about running events involving gambling (for example, housie) or applying for community grants .
Contact your local council for information about running events and compliance with local bylaws, for example, holding a street fair.

18/06/2024

In relation to the Dog & Agility Park lease Dylan Murray is presenting a proposal from Southern Canterbury A&P Assn Inc to Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 25 June 2024. Meeting starts at 9.30 am at Event Centre.

Dylan advises he cannot give us an exact time for the presentation, the meeting is expected to conclude at lunchtime and the submission is the 3rd to last agenda item.

The Agenda is available on the website

To arrange to speak at the Public Forum, please contact the Committee Secretary on [email protected] or 03 689 0038.

Ordinary Council Meeting, commencing with Public Forum
Meetings are held at the Waimate Event Centre, 15 Paul Street, Waimate. Agendas are available at least two days prior to a meeting.

To receive a Microsoft Teams link, or to arrange to speak at the Public Forum, please contact the Committee Secretary on [email protected] or 03 689 0038.

27/04/2024

Hi all, lease is coming up for renewal and Council are interested in how much the Park is used if they are to fund a further lease. If they decide not to we will have to close the Park. Please contact Dylan Murray to show your support for the continued safe space for dogs.

01/04/2024

Beware

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NZ34Z2xLuCzg1g4k/?mibextid=qi2Omg

16/03/2024

New to the park.

We have some new dogs who are doing some respect training and learning how to socialise. But they aren't quite ready to meet strangers. As part of supporting good dog behaviour and training we have offered the park to these great humans and dogs but asked they put up a sign on the entry gate by the tap to just be aware there is some learning going on. So we ask if you could respect their need to be in the park by themselves. They will soon be part of doggy catch-ups but just need some time. Please check the gate before you enter. Thanks

22/02/2024

Lots of talk lately on where Council don't want dogs (Seddon Square) so ask them to confirm Waimate is a dog friendly town! The 5 year lease on the Waimate Dog & Agility Park comes up for renewal in September 2024.

It has been an amazing five years thanks to financial support from Waimate District Council (Subdivision Contribution Fund NOT rates) and Southern Canterbury A&P Association (for the lease, fencing and maintenance) but now is the time to make sure Council know how many of you (and your dogs) use the park, some great stories of doggy meet ups, and how important a dog park is as a safe space.

Please do your part to encourage Council to extend their support of responsible dog owners who want to keep the park going. Comment below or PM to show your support and tell your doggy stories and if you want to help keep the Waimate Dog & Agility Park reach out and we would love for you to be part of the future plans.

16/02/2024

How many times do you think you and your best doggy friend have been to the park? Enjoyed the trees and the safe open space?

28/11/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100066494558267/posts/709018351324644/?mibextid=snXT6QWNt6Bj1tWr

DOGS DO'S AND DONT'S

At the Ordinary Council meeting on 21 November, Council approved the Dog Control Bylaw with amendments.

In total, six reserves had amendments made to their use regarding dogs:

🦮 Knottingley Park and Arboretum is dog-friendly apart from the cricket pitch and children’s playground. Dogs need to be leashed in the campground.

🦮 Boland Park and Seddon Square are completely dog-free.

🦮 Dogs are allowed in Victoria Park except for the playground, sports courts, bowling green and velodrome. Dogs are required to be leashed in the campground.

🦮 The Glenavy Recreation Reserve is dog-friendly apart from the pocket park and adventure play areas, which require dogs to be leashed.

🦮 Dogs are prohibited in the St Andrews Recreation Reserve apart from the campground, where they are required to be leashed.

The definition of menacing dogs was also amended, bringing it in line with the Dog Control Act 1996. This allows Council discretion in relation to neutering dogs labelled menacing, rather than this being an automatic requirement under the previous bylaw.
The animal management team can now consider factors such as age, demeanour, whether the dog’s behaviour has been learned and whether neutering will alter the behaviour.

You can view the amended bylaw here:https://www.waimatedc.govt.nz/repository/libraries/id:21r92ideo17q9sg7je9s/hierarchy/Documents/Council/Publications/Bylaws/Bylaws%20-%20PDFs/Chapter%206%20-%20Dog%20Control.pdf

16/10/2023

https://www.facebook.com/dw.travel/videos/1481038872436519/

04/10/2023

Have your say, changes to off leash areas and menacing dogs

10/08/2023

Know this lovely dog?

https://www.facebook.com/100066494558267/posts/652074273685719/?app=fbl

Howdy folks

We picked up this fella from Elephant Hill Road this afternoon.

Unfortunately he has no microchip or tag so if you’re missing this guy please give the Waimate District Council a call on 689 0000 during business hours.

Thanks

04/07/2023

Hi, we have a new to town owner of a young dog wanting to meet and greet with some larger dogs. Anyone willing?

15/06/2023

DOG REGISTRATION FEES 2023-24

04/04/2023

We have been notified of a dog that has Giardia, which has been at the Dog Park. We appreciate their notifying us. Please monitor your dog and if unwell seek vet care.

Giardia in dogs is a very contagious parasite that needs immediate veterinary attention. Learn more about giardia in dogs and what to do.