The droving of stock throughout Central Hawke's Bay is governed by a council bylaw.

Who do I call?

For all information on Stock Droving either e-mail Bruce Kitto or phone the Council on 06-857-8060.

Do I need a droving permit?

If you are droving any stock on council roads for more than a single day you will require a Droving Permit.

How do I apply for a droving permit?

Either e-mail Bruce Kitto or phone the Council on 06-857-8060. Generally at least 24 hours notice is required when applying for a Droving Permit.

What we need from you

When applying for a permit we will need the following details from you:

• Full name of person applying
• Full name, address and phone number of the owner of the stock
• Full name and address of the head drover
• If droving cattle a current TB certificate number and date of issue
• The number and type of stock being moved
• Any identification, e.g. ear tags or marks on the stock
• The number of drovers and dogs being used
• The date and intended movement route for each day of the drove and where stock will be held overnight

The permit will supply you with any additional safety information/details that may apply to your route, e.g. road works if known etc. It will also state any general requirements that the Bylaws Officer may impose on the drove.

How long will the process take?

If you have all the information available when asking for the permit, it will be filled out immediately by the Stock Ranger and either handed, faxed or posted to you.

Is there a cost?

People who own land and pay rates in Central Hawke's Bay will be issued a droving permit at no cost.

Residents of areas outside Central Hawke's Bay will be charged a fee of $80 per day they are droving stock on the roads.

Stock Droving

Pursuant to the Livestock Movement and Animals in Public Places Bylaw 2008.

Stock Droving Fees:

Non Ratepayers Fee per day of drove: $80

Ratepayers Fee per day of drove: Nil

Holding Paddock Fees:

All Users Fee per night per paddock: $65

Roadside Grazing Permit Fees:

All Users Annual Fee: $55

 

Grazing the "Long Acre":

This requires Council's permission. Please contact the Council on 06-857-8060 or email Bruce Kitto.

Rules applying to 'grazing the long acre' are in Schedule 3 of the Livestock Movement and Animals in Public Places Bylaw 2008.