Under the Dog Control Act 1996, North Shore City’s bylaw states that dogs are not allowed on playing fields, in children’s playgrounds, or wildlife parks at any time, or on beaches and foreshores during summer (Labour weekend to Easter) between 9am - 7pm. Dogs can be exercised off their leash in all other council parks and reserves provided they do not create a nuisance. In all other public places dogs must be kept on a leash.

This differs from Auckland City where there are a limited number of designated dog exercise areas.

Where to exercise your dog

All Council reserves can be used to exercise your dog, however dogs are not allowed:

• within 10 metres of playground or fitness apparatus
  
• within 10 metres of marked sports fields
  
• within 10 metres of people on the park, beach or reserve
  
• on a jetty or ramp

Outside these areas, all dogs must be under control but depending on the place, not necessarily on a lead, e.g. the owner being near the dog and using voice or body language to control the dog.