If you own a dog that's three months old or older then you must register it with the Thames-Coromandel District Council.

If your dog is currently registered then it's time to update his or her registration for 2016-17.

'We'll know which dogs are up-to-date with their registrations as our records are updated when dog registration is paid and by the colour of the tag they're wearing,” explains council.

'So make sure you've paid up and your dog is proudly wearing the new tag.”

Dog registration notices have been sent to owners and payments are due by July 31. All fees and charges are inclusive of GST.

Council says all dogs must also be micro-chipped if they were registered after July 2006, though some exemptions apply.

'The registration tag belongs to the dog, not the owner. So if you sell or give away your dog, the tag must go with it as proof of registration. Replacement tags are available free of charge.”

Any dogs not registered may be seized by dog control officers and owners may receive a $300 fine.

'Our council has a zero tolerance for unregistered dogs as the registration fee contributes towards the costs for managing dog control in our district.”

For more information visit the Thames-Coromandel District Council's website at: www.tcdc.govt.nz/dogs