Bees
You can keep bees on your property in Hamilton so long as they do not create a nuisance to your neighbours. The number of hives depends on the size of your section and how well you manage them. Please visit waikatobeekeepers.org.nz or apinz.org.nz for more information.
Livestock
Keeping farm animals on a large scale is not compatible with urban living. Large animals need large areas of space, which is why farming animals for profit in residential areas is prohibited.
For more information about keeping livestock, please phone the Planning Guidance Unit on 07 838 6800.
If you are concerned about the welfare of any animal, please call the Waikato SPCA on 07 847 4868.
Wandering livestock
If you see a wandering animal, or a neighbouring animal is being a nuisance, please report it to us.
The Animal Education and Control Team has the right to seize and impound any wandering stock in Hamilton under the Impounding Act 1955.
Fees
You must pay the impounding fees and costs before the stock can be released.
| Stock Impounding Related Fees | |||||||
| Cattle | $51.00 | ||||||
| Pig | $35.00 | ||||||
| Weaners | $15.00 | ||||||
| Horse, mule & deer | $51.00 | ||||||
| Sheep, goats | $15.00 | ||||||
| Sustenance | per stock/day | $16.00 |
| Stock-driving and rangers charge stock | per hour | $85.00 |
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Last updated 4 April 2023