Livestock Movement Bylaw Update

A final decision on the proposed district-wide Livestock Movement Bylaw
2011 will now be made on 8 August at a reconvened hearing by Waikato
District Council’s Policy Committee.
Waikato District Council proposed a district-wide bylaw to ensure there was
no inconsistency in regulating stock droving and stock crossing activities
within the Waikato district. After listening to a number of submissions from
rural agencies and farmers, it was decided to adjourn the hearing to allow
more time to consider all issues raised.
Waikato District Council, Roading & Projects General Manager, Ian Gooden
said Council has listened to those who have made submissions and received
some very good feedback which will shape the final decision.

“However, the main purpose of the bylaw hasn’t changed and that is to
ensure safety for all road users including farmers and their livestock, and the
protection of the structure and surface of our roads,” he said.
The current Livestock Movement Bylaw has been in place in the Waikato
district for the last five years and has been deemed a success. The bylaw
requires all persons moving stock on roads - other than in an emergency -
to obtain a permit. Individual permits are not required every time stock is
moved. Permits can be issued for a period of up to two to five years.

The proposed Waikato District Council Livestock Movement Bylaw 2011 takes
the opportunity to extend the bylaw into the Franklin area which is now part
of the Waikato district. The Franklin District Council permit allows farmers to
move stock in certain circumstances without a permit.