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A good read simplifying the treaty’s principles.

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Completed survey (dog owner)

- Do you own your own home or rent? If renting did you find it difficult to find a home with a dog?

“I own my house.”

- Do you ever take your dog through the CBD and into bars and restaurants? If so how do you find the experience?

“All the time. I take them to a lot of cafe’s and bars with me. I always check to make sure the place is dog friendly first. I’m lucky cause most places let my dogs in cause they’re small lap dogs and pretty quiet.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“The general public is more friendly towards small fluffy dogs than they are bigger breeds but Wellington council I would say is average.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“I think if they’re small enough to fit on the owners lap or sit quietly between the owners legs it would be fine.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

“I do know a fair bit on the NZ dog laws.”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

“I used to do admin work for an animal rescue so learnt quite a bit about animal welfare laws.”

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“In some aspects yes and in some no. I think there are plenty of dog accessible places but it would be nice if you could hop on the bus with them when you get stuck in the rain walking home!”

Answered by Jay N

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Completed survey (dog owner)

- Do you own your own home or rent? If renting did you find it difficult to find a home with a dog?

“Neither, I live with my parents.”

- Do you ever take your dog through the CBD and into bars and restaurants? If so how do you find the experience?

“Never, she is dog reactive so has to wear a muzzle in public and be on a very short leash. I can’t trust her in heavily populated areas.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“Its slowly getting better with more and more stores and cafe’s letting pups inside.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“I don’t know. I can see it being fine but can also see it going very wrong.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

“I know some but not a lot.”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

“I did some research on the laws around aggressive dogs. I wanted to make sure I knew my rights and what I needed to do to keep my pup safe.”

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“I think it’d be nice to keep the amount of dog friendly places growing but I don’t think they need to go out of their way to change any thing.”

Answered by Bex D

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Completed survey (non dog owner)

- Why don’t you own a dog?

“I don’t want to.”

- Would you like to own a dog? Why/why not?

“I love dogs but don’t want my own cause they’re too much responsibility. I dont have time for a dog.”

- How do you feel about dogs being in public spaces? i.e CBD, cafes, bars etc

“As long as they’re clean and just lay down and chill its ok.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“Maybe? I’m not sure.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“Same as with having them in bars and cafe’s.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

“Not really, I know a couple laws but that’s just cause I work with dogs and have picked up some random stuff along the way.”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

N/A

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“I don’t think it really matters. If we change it won’t be enough and if we don’t its also not good enough.”

Answered by Thomas S

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Completed survey (non dog owner)

- Why don’t you own a dog?

“I only just moved out of my parents house into a flat and i’m not responsible enough.”

- Would you like to own a dog? Why/why not?

“One day but I want to be older and more settled down.”

- How do you feel about dogs being in public spaces? i.e CBD, cafes, bars etc

“It depends on the dog and owner. I’ve seen some dogs cause havoc in stores and the owners just ignore it and walk away which is super rude.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“I don’t really know. I haven’t lived here for that long and I rarely go into the city.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“I’m not fussed.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

*laughs* “God no!”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

N/A

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“I don’t know.”

Answered by Emily P

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Completed survey (non dog owner)

- Why don’t you own a dog?

“I live in a flat that doesn’t allow pets.”

- Would you like to own a dog? Why/why not?

“Yes, I’ve always loved animals and grew up with a dog and would love one of my own but it’s too hard in Wellington.”

- How do you feel about dogs being in public spaces? i.e CBD, cafes, bars etc

“I don’t see a problem with it as long as the owner has it under control.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“No, I don’t see many people with their dogs around town and trying to find a dog friendly rental is almost impossible here.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“It would be a bit difficult during peak times but I think during off peak times it would be fine. The drivers can always ask the owner to leave if the dog is out of control.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

“Not at all. I have never bothered to learn about the laws cause I've never owned my own dog, only ever had family ones when I was a kid.”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

N/A

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“They could definitely make it more widely accepted to have dogs in rentals and around town but they don’t need to go crazy and change or make laws.”

Answered by Kurt H

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Completed survey (dog owner)

- Do you own your own home or rent? If renting did you find it difficult to find a home with a dog?

“I rent and it was quite easy to find a home that was open to allowing a dog.”

- Do you ever take your dog through the CBD and into bars and restaurants? If so how do you find the experience?

“I don’t often go into the CBD with my pup, shops that allow them in are scare and I can’t leave her outside cause she has anxiety.”

- Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

“Yes, there are many places that offer off leash exercise and there’s the big dog walk every year.”

- How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

“As long as they are not disruptive I think its fine.”

- Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

“Not particularly.”

- (if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

N/A

- Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

“I think there are enough dog friendly exercise areas but I would like to see more stores open up their doors to pups.”

Answered by Someone who wishes to remain anonymous

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Week 6: mosquito thing

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a very important law from the Dog Control Act 1996

5Obligations of dog owners

(1)

The obligations imposed on dog owners by this Act require every owner of a dog—

(a)

to ensure that the dog is registered in accordance with this Act, and that all relevant territorial authorities are promptly notified of any change of address or ownership of the dog:

(b)

to ensure that the dog is kept under control at all times:

(c)

to ensure that the dog receives proper care and attention and is supplied with proper and sufficient food, water and shelter:

(d)

to ensure that the dog receives adequate exercise:

(e)

to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the dog does not cause a nuisance to any other person, whether by persistent and loud barking or howling or by any other means:

(f)

to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the dog does not injure, endanger, intimidate, or otherwise cause distress to any person:

(g)

to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the dog does not injure, endanger, or cause distress to any stock, poultry, domestic animal, or protected wildlife:

(h)

to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the dog does not damage or endanger any property belonging to any other person:

(i)

to comply with the requirements of this Act and of all regulations and bylaws made under this Act.

(2)

Nothing in this Act limits the obligations of any owner of a dog to comply with the requirements of any other Act or of any regulations or bylaws regulating the control, keeping, and treatment of dogs.

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Some notes from discussions in class

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Survey version #2 (for those who own a dog)

Do you own your own home or rent? If renting did you find it difficult to find a home with a dog?

Do you ever take your dog through the CBD and into bars and restaurants? If so how do you find the experience?

Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand’s laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

(if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

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Survey version #1 (for those who do not own a dog)

Do You Own a dog?

(if no) Why don’t you own a dog?

Would you like to own a dog? Why/why not?

How do you feel about dogs being in public spaces? i.e CBD, cafes, bars etc

Do you think Wellington City is dog friendly? Why/why not?

How would you feel about dogs being allowed on public transport?

Do you think you are knowledgeable about New Zealand's laws and Wellington cities bylaws on dogs?

(if yes) Where did you learn about these laws and bylaws?

Do you think Wellington City needs to change how dog friendly they are? Why/why not?

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An interesting law I came across. I find it morally incorrect that it is legal for some one to destroy a dog or any animal themselves at home and/or not under the supervision at least by a professional veterinarian. People could get away with torturing and maiming animals by saying they were attempting to put them down. It just doesn’t seem right to me.

73No liability where dog wounded in attempt to destroy

(1)

No person who is entitled under this Act to destroy any dog, and who does so in a reasonable manner or who wounds or maims the dog in the course of attempting to so destroy it, shall be under any criminal or civil liability for the injury done to the dog or its death.

(2)

Nothing in subsection (1) shall apply to any person who wounds or maims a dog in the course of attempting to destroy it and does not take all reasonable steps to terminate its suffering.

Compare: 1982 No 42 s 81

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Week 8: Part 2

1. At the time that The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, approximately how many Māori and Pākehā lived in New Zealand?

Approximately 2,000 permanent settlers aroud NZ by 1839. Estimates of the Māori population vary between 150,000 and 200,000.

 2. Which version of the Treaty – the English or Māori version – was signed by rangatira (chiefs) and representatives of the Queen?

Over 500 maori chiefs signed a te reo version of the treaty with the exception of an english copy being signed by 39 maori chiefs at Manuka Harbour. Each copy were signed by europeans acting as witness’. Only 9 of these copies have survived.

 3. The Māori version of the treaty promises Māori “tino rangatiratanga”. What did ‘rangatiratanga’ mean at that time? What document established its meaning internationally? What world powers recognised it? 

Tino rangatiratanga translates to ‘absolute sovereignty’ in the treaty. The idea was that maori were in charge of their land, ideas and resources. It was meant to give maori the authority to govern themselves and control their own affairs.

4. Was there any type of parliament – a political organisation that made decisions – for New Zealand prior to 1840? 

There was no governing force in NZ until the 13 maori chiefs wrote to the King of England asking for them to become a  “friend and guardian of these islands” as the lawlessness in NZ was out of control. Settlers were committing murders, kidnapping and enslaving maori people. It became too hard for England to ignore when an english ship captain provided safe passage for a war party and enabled them to destroy a village. In 1833 James Busby and his wife Agnes arrived in NZ to govern over the country.

5. Māori were increasingly concerned with lawlessness at the time of The Treaty. Who were they worried about in particular and how were they being lawless?

Maori were worried about the British settlers and the French. A lot of Maori land was being stolen and colonised unfairly by the British so 13 northern Maori chiefs petitioned to King William IV to have his protection.

 6. Briefly explain Māori participation in one of the following prior to 1840:

  International trade

  International travel

  Agriculture

Initially maori and foreigner ships would gift items to each other with the understanding that they were expected to gift some thing back. Maori often used potatoes as their trading item, by 1803 they were cultivating so many that whaling ships were able to buy potatoes by the tonne from maori settlements. Many tribes also provided pigs for the sailors. Having traded with the sailors for an extended period of time maori started working on the ships and becoming sailors them selves. 1820′s was when maori started to trade flax to Australia, the flax trade peaked in the 1830′s.