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Dog attacks and roaming pets are surging nationwide, with councils drowning in reports and fines—Auckland alone logged 17,000 loose dog complaints and over 1,300 attacks. Areas like the Far North saw fines triple, Gisborne rose 25%. Enforcement is overwhelmed, and urgent reforms are needed: stronger deterrents, earlier intervention, mandatory fencing, and desexing. After a wave of disturbing attacks, officials admit current laws fall short. The government’s reviewing the Dog Control Act, set to release a public consultation paper in October—just in time for the election. But with lives and animals at risk, critics fear progress will stall once votes are cast. Safety and welfare demand action now, not later.

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