LGOIMA Request Details: LG2041

In response to your LGOIMA request, our Compliance and Planning Manager replies as follows:

On 25th November 2021 at 11.04am a call was received from a member of public. This person inquired whether 1 Sandown Ave had permission to operate a doggy day care located at the property. The Caller advised that they had seen different dogs at this location over the last week and they do not believe the orange plastic fencing is adequate to hold these dogs in. The caller advised that the lady has a van which indicates there is a doggie day care / grooming

On 29th November 2021 a letter was emailed from Consents Planner Oliver Harper-Quayle to a registered owner of 1 Sandown Ave, Dion Jensen requesting clarification regarding the allegation that a doggy day care was running from the address.

On 29th November 2021 a reply was received from Dion advising the following

Hi Oliver!

No, there is no doggy daycare run at my section.

That's my Mums old business from Wellington, so her car that has dog crates in it for her own dogs still has the sign writing on it.

I've moved my Mum and Dad up from Wellington so they're closer to me as

I'm in Palmerston North.

Hope that helps!

Please supply a copy of the information you received as well as the identity of who supplied you the information under the The Official Information Act 1982 as well please.

Thank you,

With respect,

Dion Jensen

Founder

www.thelionacademy.co.nz

0221614737 

On 30th November 2021 a reply was emailed back to Dion from Oliver Harper-Quayle stating

Hi Dion,

Thanks for your quick response!

Many thanks for confirming the situation below regarding the dogs on the property. I will be passing this one onto the Animal Control team, they may contact yourself or your mother if the dogs need to be registered. I'm guessing it will probably be best if they contact your mother - could you please provide contact details?

Regarding the OIA request - could you please make your request to public@mdc.govt.nz. You can use the reference "CCR66828" as this is the Council file for this enquiry. I do note that the information team may be required to withhold certain information to protect privacy. Make your request and they will let you know what they can and can't provide. All details on our website: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/Contact-Us/Official-Information-Requests-LGOIMA

Once again, many thanks for the prompt response.

Regards,

On 6th December 2021 Animal Control Officer Grace Donaldson visited the premises and spoke with an occupant. Notes on our system state

06 DEC 2021 - 10:57a.m. - Grace Donaldson

x2 dogs living here. another registered but lives across the road with her son so no multi dog required, although she has been told for future that if she does have more then two dogs on property she will have to apply for multi dog. i also advised the complaint did mention dog daycare and grooming she advised she is not doing this at her property or at all the car is just from wellington that is sign written ,. i advised if sshe was to start this she would ned to gain resource consent. she was upset re the complaint but understood what she was advised. NFA - her dogs are now registered

06 DEC 2021 - 10:59a.m. - Grace Donaldson

called complainant to advise

The Transaction was closed on 6th December 2021 at 10.57am

No further action or notes are recorded for this transaction

Pursuant to Section 6 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Manawatu District Council are withholding the name, address and any information that may identify the complainant in this matter as it will be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences. 

Paul Greig

Compliance and Planning Manager