Category: Environment / Community
Status: Concept Phase
Tagline: “For tails that wag and communities that connect.”
To provide a safe, fenced, and social space for dogs and their owners in East Coast Bays, encouraging community interaction, promoting responsible pet ownership, and enhancing livability for families and residents.
| Step | Task | Description | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify Locations | Scout 2–3 possible public reserves or unused green areas (e.g., part of Freyberg Park, Mairangi Bay) | Month 1 | |
| 2. Launch Community Survey | Collect public support, preferred location, and feature requests | Month 1–2 | |
| 3. Engage Local Board | Present survey results and proposal to Hibiscus and Bays Local Board | Month 2–3 | |
| 4. Meet with Parks & Reserves Officers | Understand council guidelines, cost, noise mitigation, fencing requirements | Month 3 | |
| 5. Build Partnerships | Contact local vet clinics, pet stores, and dog training clubs for co-support or fundraising | Month 3–4 | |
| 6. Draft Concept Plan | Define area size, fencing, agility features, seating, bins, water access | Month 4 | |
| 7. Fundraise (if needed) | Crowdfund or seek corporate sponsorship for signage, equipment, shade, etc. | Month 5–6 | |
| 8. Promote and Pilot | Run community dog day events to promote the idea and test temporary setup | Ongoing | |
| 9. Deliver or Endorse | Either gain council funding and approval or build momentum for 2028 board platform | 2026–2027 |