Pinetahi – One Tag

Rotorua Lakes Council is moving to the Pinetahi One Tag dog registration system to create a more sustainable Animal Control service.

This year, all dog owners will be issued with a new metal registration tag for their kurī. Unlike the plastic tags, these new metal tags are made of anodised aluminium, which when used with the supplied split-ring are designed to last the average lifetime of a dog.

The new system will help save more than 13,000 plastic tags going to landfill each year. Pretty cool right?

As well as achieving a more sustainable service, the new system makes it a bit simpler for owners:

• no more waiting for new tags and having to swap them out each year.
• space on the tag for engraving – perhaps a phone number which can increase the chances of a safe return if doggos pull an escape attempt.

What do I need to do?

Nothing! We’ve done all the hard work in the background. All you need to do is register your dog as normal and wait for your new tag to arrive in the post. Register online at www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/dogsonline

Once you’ve got your One Tag, the next registration year (2025/2026) will get even easier. Register your doggo online and that’s it – you’re done.

When is registration due?

Dogs must be registered by 30 June each year.

What will the tags look like?

The tags will be brightly coloured and will have two size options to suit dog sizes – small (25mm) and large (30mm). We will no longer be offering the strap option.

What happens if I lose or break a tag?

As is the case now, owners will be liable for replacement tags. The cost of a replacement tag will remain at $10.50.

This system has been around for a few years now and it’s given the manufacturers time to improve tag durability. One Tags are designed to last the average lifetime of a dog. The best way to ensure the durability of your tag is to attach it directly to the D-ring on the collar using the supplied double-turned split-ring, and without any other dog-bling to jangle against the tag.

How do I attach my new One Tag to my dog's collar?

Step One:

Fit the split ring to the D-ring on your dog’s collar first. Wedge the split ring open (if this part is difficult a teaspoon can help).

Step Two:

Once the split ring is secured to the D-ring, wedge open one end of the split ring and slide it through the hole in the tag.