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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Animal control officers call for law change as dogs locked up for years
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:05:42
	Publish Date:		2026-03-04 03:44:00
	Description:		Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with current dangerous dogs legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000 reports of roaming dogs and more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Currently, 60 owners are facing prosecution for dog attacks. It's prompted calls for a revamp of the three decades old Dog Control Act and more power for animal control officers. Bella Craig reports.
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