Appendix 1: Dangerous and Menacing Dog Details Dog Control Act 1996 531 - Dangerous Dogs A territorial authority must classify a dog as dangerous if- (a) the owner of the dog has been convicted of an offence in relation to the dog under section 57A(2); or (b) the territorial authority has, on the basis of sworn evidence attesting to aggressive behaviour by the dog on 1 or more occasions, reasonable grounds to believe that the dog constitutes a threat to the safety of any person, stock, poultry, domestic animal, or protected wildlife; or (c) the owner of the dog admits in writing that the dog constitutes a threat to the safety of any person, stock, poultry, domestic animal, or protected wildlife. Dogs within the jurisdiction of Council that were classified as dangerous under S31, were as follows; Breed Number Alaskan Malamute 1 Siberian Husky 2 ITEM 12 - ATTACHMENT 1 Dog Control Act 1996 533A - Menacing Dogs A Territorial authority may classify a dog as menacing. This section applies to a dog that- (a) (b) has not been classified as a dangerous dog under section 31; but a territorial authority considers that it may pose a threat to any person, stock, poultry, domestic animal, or protected wildlife because of; (i) any observed or reported behaviour of the dog; or (ii) any characteristics typically associated with the dog's breed or type. DMS#850388 P a g e 249
Dogs within PNCC that were classified as menacing under S33A, were as follows; ITEM 12 - ATTACHMENT 1 Breed Number Akita 1 Boxer 2 Bulldog, American 1 Dobermann 1 Dogo Argentino 1 Dogue de Bordeaux 1 Greyhound 1 Mastiff, Bull 4 Mastiff, Neapolitan 1 Retriever, Labrador 7 Rhodesian Ridgeback 1 Rottweiler 9 Shar Pei 1 Shepherd, German 4 Siberian Husky 2 Terrier, American Pit Bull 43 Terrier, American Staffordshire 2 Terrier, Bull 4 Terrier, Fox (Smooth) 1 Terrier, Staffordshire Bull 8 Total 95 Note: American Pit Bull Terriers and Dogo Argentino's are by default classified as menacing under section 33c (Breed) of the Dog Control Act but as the behaviour of some individual dogs was of concern then the classification for menacing was changed to Section 33A (behaviour). This was to ensure that all officers were aware that the dog(s) in question had temperament problems. Dog Control Act 1996 S 33C - Menacing Dogs Dogs belonging to breed or type listed in Schedule 4, to be classified as menacing, are; Brazilian Fila Dogo Argentino Japanese Tosa Perro de Presa Canario American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs within the jurisdiction of Council that were classified as menacing under S33C, were as follows; Breed Number Dogo Argentino 4 Terrier, American Pit Bull 56 Total 60 DMS#850388 P a g e 250
Appendix 2: Dog Control Statistics 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 Serial Topic 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 1 Number of Dogs Issued with a Registration 7812 7982 8091 Tag (Registered Dogs) 2 Number of Disqualified Owners 0 0 1 3 Number of Probationary Owners 0 1 1 4 Number of Dogs classified as dangerous 2 1 3 under S31 of the Act 5 Number of Dogs classified as menacing 80 91 95 under S33A of the Act (Behaviour) 6 Number of Dogs classified as menacing 82 69 60 under S33C of the Act (Breed) 7 Number of Dog Complaints initiated by public 4256 4289 4208 or ACO. (Refer to below for details) 7a Aggressive/Rushing Dogs 217 199 174 7b Dog Attacks 104 124 101 7c Barking Dogs 1084 994 965 7d Roaming Dogs 1801 1682 1666 7e Lost Dogs 324 442 454 7f Property Checks 366 319 320 7g Other Dog Related Incidents 8 10 18 7h Identified/Reported 352 519 510 Unregistered dogs 8 Number of Prosecutions 1 1 1 9 Number of Infringements 127 127 175 ITEM 12 - ATTACHMENT 1 Comments on Key issues detailed in Appendix 2: Serial 1. Serial 3 Serial 4. Serial 5. 1.3% increase in the number of registered dogs. This increase (109) was due to natural increase and an increased level of enforcement regarding registration. The probationary owner status was as a result of a Police Prosecution. Classification of Dangerous requires either a Court ruling or owners agreement. These dogs moved into the district with a Dangerous status. Dogs moving into the area under the jurisdiction of the Council bring with them any menacing classification (already noted on NDD). There were also some dogs classified as a result of enforcement action. DMS#850388 P a g e 251
ITEM 12 - ATTACHMENT 1 Serial7c Serial7d Serial7f Serial7h Barking dogs were the major source of complaints from members of the community which was a common issue for most TA's. The number of such complaints received by Council showed a 11 % decrease over the last two years. This was an encouraging result and indicated a greater willingness of owners to work with their neighbour to address such an issue in a constructive manner. Roaming dogs detected during the 2015/16 year showed a 1% decrease compared to the previous year. This was the result of more pro-active patrolling and increased education of owners over the last two years (compare with 1801 roamers in 2013/14). There is a financial benefit of being classified as a "Preferred Owner" (PO). Staff receive requests each year from owners for this classification and as at the end of 2015/16 53% of all known owners were classified as "Preferred Owners". In general, PO status remains in place while the owner is at the same address and there are no changes to fencing etc. There was a steady decrease in the number of additional dog owners who sought to become a PO and this resulted in fewer property checks being carried out. Council continued with its drive to ensure that all known dogs were registered. Infringements were issued to multiple offenders and in some cases dogs were impounded. The 45% increase in unregistered dog complaints from 2013/14 to 2015/16 was a result of Council having the ability to concentrate resources to be able to investigate properties where it believed that there were unregistered dogs. Infringement notices were issued if there were no mitigating circumstances and in some cases seizures occurred. Serial 8 Council employs a series of tools for Animal Control Enforcement and one of these is a prosecution through the Court. If Council, as part of an investigation of a dog related incident, determine that destruction of the dog or removing the rights of an individual to possess another dog are not achievable on a voluntary basis, then a prosecution is considered. There was 1 case in 2015/16 that required a prosecution against a dog owner. This was as a result of a dog attack. DMS#850388 P a g e 252
MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Policy Committee MEETING DATE: 5 September 2016 TITLE: Conference Opportunity - Trafinz Conference 2016 ITEM 13 DATE: 22 August 2016 AUTHOR/S: Rachel Corser, Committee Administrator, City Corporate RECOMMENDATION(S) TO PLANNING AND POLICY COMMITTEE 1. That the Council consider the appropriateness of sending an elected member or members to attend, with expenses paid, to the Trafinz Conference 2016 in Tauranga on Wednesday 16 November 2016 to Friday 18 November 2016. 2. That, in the event the Committee approves the attendance of an elected member or members at the above training, then registrations of interest be invited from elected members, postelection, with attendance approved by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Mayor elect. 3. That the Committee note that this conference will take place after the Local Government Elections 2016. 1. ISSUE The elected members budget for conference attendance and training opportunities is $65,602.00. As at 23 August 2016 there remains $61,841.00 available for the balance of the financial year ending 30 June 2017. This does not include outstanding invoices that have been previously approved, but have yet to be presented for payment. Fees for the conference for full registration will be a maximum of $1152.00 including GST. 2. BACKGROUND The Trafinz Conference 2016 is a three day event taking place in Tauranga on Wednesday 16 November 2016 to Friday 18 November 2016 (details below). This conference is for people involved in all aspects of the transportation business from those delivering grass roots community and road safety programmes, operations, maintenance, asset management and enforcement to strategic thinkers planning our transportation utopia. The conference programme is available and attached. 3. NEXT STEPS P a g e 253
ITEM 13 The Committee may choose whether any elected members should attend the conference, and if so, how many, in which case could invite registrations of interest post-election from elected members wishing to attend. The Committee may permit the attendance of elected members at conference and training opportunities, with leave of absence and appropriate expenses paid. If the Committee decides to approve the attendance of one or more elected members, registrations of interest will be sought from elected members post-election. The Chief Executive will approve attendance in consultation with the Mayor elect. Once advised of the successful registrant(s), all further information regarding the conference will then be forwarded to that person or those persons direct. ATTACHMENTS 1. Conference Programme Rachel Corser Committee Administrator P a g e 254
..Communities, Growth and Transportation. Conference Programme 2016 P a g e 255 Trinity Wharf, Tauranga 16-18 November ITEM 13 - ATTACHMENT 1
.. Communities, Growth and Transportation. ITEM 13 - ATTACHMENT 1.;,~~;~~ ~~~5 Trinity Wharf, Tauranga 16-18 November Draft Programme Outline as at 18 August Tuesday 15 November 18:00 Pre conference networking opportunity 18:00 Experienced cyclists are invited to join Bruce Galloway, Tauranga City Council Cycle tour around Kopurererua Valley, the biggest urban wetland restoration in the southern hemisphere 19:30 Dinnerat Harbourside Restaurant This is a self-funding dinner - prepayment for a set menu will be required. Once interest has been gathered pricing will be provided. P a g e 256 Page 11
.. Communities, Growth and Transportation..;,~;;~~ ~~!! Trinity Wharf, Tauranga 16-18 November Wednesday 16 November 09:00 Registration with tea and coffee io:oo io:io io:20 io:30 ii:30 Mark Hadlow, MC Housekeeping Mayor, Tauranga City Council Mayoral opening Andy Foster, President, Trafinz Conference opening Keynote: Prof. Glenn Lyons, Universityofthe West ofengland Transport analysis in an uncertain world DrSamChariton, UniversityofWaikato NZ Drivers' Readiness for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles i2:00 David Moule, Hill and Smith Pty Ltd Sponsors' message brifen ~ csp PACIFIC i3:00 Ian Herbert, Consultant Land use and transport planning and smart growth i3:30 Keynote: Anders Eugensson,Volvo, Sweden Driverless cars and autonomous vehicles '4:00 i4:30 Mark Gilbert, Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council The five pillars of motorcycle safety: why working together will save lives Carey Griffiths, ACC, supported by Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council The challenge of making motorcycle friendly roads in NZ P a g e 257 Page 12 ITEM 13 - ATTACHMENT 1
.. Communities, Growth and Transportation. ITEM 13 - ATTACHMENT 1.;,~~;~~ ~~!5 Trinity Wharf, Tauranga 16-18 November Wednesday 16 November i5:00 Sarah Geard, The New Zealand Automobile Association Incorporated Caught in a Jam i5:30 Afternoon break i6:oo Growth and transportation Communities and growth i6:oo i6:20 i6:4 i7:00 i7:20 Shane Ingley, Abley Transportation Consultants Cycle and bus network integration Simon Kennett, NZ Transport Agency Cycling Network Guidance: planning and design, a framework for best practice Robyn Gardener, ACC Urban KiwiRAP: working together to improve road safety Dr Hamish Mackie, Mackie Research and Consulting Ltd Applying Human Factors Elizabeth Yeaman, EECA Electric vehicles in the community: how to plug into the opportunities i7:40 End ofday Dave van Staden, Safe Roads Alliance Safe rural roads and roadsides Amanda Banks and Gerri Pomeroy, CCS Disability Action Demonstrating inclusion in the transport system: tools to make the transport network acessible for all Bridget Burdett, TOG and Prof, Stuart Locke, University ofwaikato New approaches for investment of public funds in transport Heather Robertson, Safekids Aotearoa Time for a change? The reality ofcar restraint use in New Zealand Name TBC, New Plymouth District Council Let's Go project i8:oo Welcome function - bring your creative skills P a g e 258 Page 13
.. Communities, Growth and Transportation..;,~~;~~ ~~!5 Trinity Wharf, Tauranga 16-18 November Thursday 17 November 08:30 Harry Wilson, Road Safety Director, NZ Transport Agency The NZTA's step change for road safety 09:00 Di Gamble, NZ Transport Agency A conversation about road safety 09:30 Junine Stewart, NZ Transport Agency How to make change happen in your community io:oo Peter McKennie, NZ Police Road policing action plans " ~,1 "fen' io:30 Morning break proudly sponsored by J"' eh. ii:oo Transportation - Sharing the road Communities - Sharing the road ii:oo ii:25 ii:50 12:10 Prof. Glenn Lyons, Universityofthe West ofengland TBC Anders Eugensson, Volvo, Sweden Barriers to level 4 Self Drive and connectivity Dave Boyce, NZ TruckingAssociation We can all share the road safely Martin Parkes, Tauranga City Council Reassigning the road space to cater for multiple modes ii:oo ii:30 ii:45 i2:00 i2:i5 Gil Penalosa, 8 80 Cities Recorded presentation from Auckland Conversations Gerry Dance, NZ Transport Agency Connecting NZ by bike through Nga Haerenga Dr Hamish Mackie, Mackie Research and ConsultingLtd Applying a systems approach to cycle crashes Bridget Southey-Jensen, Abley Transportation Consultants Cycle safety at intersections Tim Hughes, NZ Transport Agency Safe and attractive intersections for cyclists - can we provide both? P a g e 259 Pagel4 ITEM 13 - ATTACHMENT 1