Te whai mōkai
He kairetiwhare e pai ana ki ngā mōkai a Kāinga Ora. He tino hoa ngā mōkai, ā, ko te whai mōkai (ko te pupuri tonu i tēnā kei a koe kē pea) tētahi āwhina nui pea ki te oranga.
Te whai mōkai i tō kāinga nō Kāinga Ora
Kei te hiahia tātou katoa kia tū hei rangatira mōkai tino pai ka taea. Ka āwhina ēnei puka i tērā mahi, ā, ka tukuna ngā mōhiohio hira mō te puri i ngā kararehe i tō kāinga.
He aha e arohia ana hei mōkai?
- He kurī
- He ngeru
- He kararehe pāmu (he kau, he hipi, he hōiho, he poaka, he nanekoti) e puritia ana hei mōkai
- He manu, he ika, he kararehe paku
He here mō te whai mōkai?
He ture e hāngai ana ki te katoa i Aotearoa e puri mōkai ana. Kei tō kaunihera ā-takiwā ngā ture-āpiti, ā, ki te noho koe i tētahi whare matatini, i tētahi wharenoho iti rānei, tērā pea he ture motuhake mō te whai mōkai (kei roto nei ko ngā ngeru). E pai ana mātou i ngā wā katoa ki te āwhina i a koe ki te whai mōhio ki ngā ture e hāngai atu ana ki a koe.
Ka aha mēnā ka hiahia mōkai koe
Waea mai ki a mātou ki 0800 801 601 kia pai ai tā tāua matapaki me te whai mōhio atu anō mō tō mōkai.
He mea nui kia whai mōhio mai mēnā kei a koe kē tētahi kurī, tētahi ngeru, tētahi kararehe pāmu rānei, kei te hiahia rānei kia whiwhi i tētahi. He wāhanga tēnei o tō whakaaetanga retihanga ki a mātou, ā, ka āwhina te mōhiohio ka kohia e mātou:
- hei tiaki kāore koe e whainatia. Ka hihira mātou i ngā ture ā-rohe a tō kaunihera, mēnā rānei e noho ana koe i tētahi wharenoho iti, i tētahi whare matatini rānei ka hihira i ngā ture rōpū rangatōpū mō te whai mōkai
- hei whakamōhio atu ki ā mātou kaimahi, ki ā mātou kaikirimana ina toro atu rātou ki a koe
- hei tiaki kua mohoa tō whakaaetanga retihanga. Ko ētahi whakaaetanga o mua atu kāore i te whakaae ki ngā kurī, nō reira ka taea e mātou te whakahou i tēnei mōu hei tiaki kāore koe i te wāhi i tō whakaaetanga.
Mena he kurī, he kararehe pāmu rānei tō mōkai, ka tonoa pea koe ki te waitohu i tētahi puka Mōhiohio Mōkai, me te whakaae kia tū hei rangatira rawe mō tō mōkai.
Te whakaae
Mēnā e pai ana ngā mea katoa, ka whakamōhio atu mātou ki a koe e pai ana tō whai mōkai i tō kāinga nō Kāinga Ora . Ko tāu noa iho ko te pārekareka i te noho tahi, ko te manaaki i a ia, ko te whakarite hoki kāore e pūtakea mai he raru mō ō kiritata, i tō hapori rānei.
Ki te kore koe e rongo kōrero mai i a mātou, waea ki tō mātou Pokapū Tautoko Kiritaki ki 0800 801 601 kia rongo kōrero hou.
Mēnā me whakahē atu mātou
I ētahi wā tē taea pea te whakaae ki ngā mōkai i tō kāinga. Ki te pēnei, ka whakamōhio atu mātou ki a koe, ā, ka taea e koe te tono i a mātou ki te arotake i tā mātou whakatau mēnā ki ō whakaaro he tōkeke-kore.
Te whakarite kia haumaru ina toro atu mātou
Mēnā he kurī tāu, ka tono mātou i a koe ki te whakamau i a ia mō ngā toronga mai i ngā mema rōpū o Kāinga Ora, i ngā kaikirimana rānei. Hei whakamau i tō kurī i te wā o tētahi toronga, ka taea e koe:
- te mau ki tō waka me te raka i ngā kūaha. Whakaritea kia rawaka tō whakaheke i te matapihi kia whai hauhau tō kurī, me te waiho i te ipu wai mōnā
- puri i tō kurī ki tētahi here, i raro i te mana o tētahi tangata haepapa hoki.
- here i a ia ki tētahi mea mārō, kāore e wetewete, e whati rānei. He pai pea he pou taiepa, he takanga kurī, he tīwai rākau rānei, engari kāore i te tōtika ngā pou ki te whenua, ngā mea ka taea te neke rānei.
- puri i a ia ki tētahi rūma/karāti/hēti ka taea te raka me te whakamau i tō kurī ki tētahi here ki tētahi taputapu tē neke. Kia maumahara ki te whakarite kei a ia tētahi ipu wai, me te whakamōhio ki ō tamariki kia kaua rātou e wete i te raka o te kūaha me te wete i te kurī i te here.
- whakahīkoi i tō kurī ki te here i ā mātou kaimahi i tō whare.
Pepameka mō te whakamau i tō kurī [PDF, 478 KB]
He aha me pēnei au?
E hiahia ana ā tātou kurī ki te whakahaumaru i a tātou, i ō tātou whānau. Nā konei he tino kaha ētahi ki te tiaki i te wāhi, ā, kāore pea e pai ina tae atu ā mātou kaimahi, ā mātou kaikirimana ki te toro atu. Hei whakahaumaru i ā mātou tāngata, kāore rātou e haere ki tētahi papanoho, ki roto i tētahi kāinga rānei ki te kore tētahi kurī i te mau. Mā te puri i tō kurī kia mau i a mātou e toro atu ana e māmā ake mō mātou te whakarite kia noho mahana, kia noho maroke, kia noho haumaru tō kāinga.
Mātakitakihia ki raro nei hei kite ake ngā mea pai ki te mōhio mēnā e hiahia ana koe ki te whai mōkai i tō kāinga.
Are there any conditions to having a pet?
There are laws that apply to everyone in New Zealand who keeps pets. Your local council will have by-laws (including a list of dog breeds that you are not allowed to own), and if you live in a complex or apartment there may be specific rules for keeping pets (including cats).
We’re always happy to help you find out what rules apply for you.
- Dogs
- Cats
- Livestock (cows, sheep, horse, pigs, goats) that are kept as pets
- Birds, fish and small animals
We will check that your home and pet are suitable, and if everything is okay, we may say yes to you having a pet. Then all you need to do is look after them properly, make sure they don’t cause any issues to your neighbours and enjoy their company.
Sometimes we may not be able to allow pets in your home. This may be because your property is unsuitable (e.g. fencing or space issues), or the pet is considered dangerous. If that happens, we will let you know and you can always ask us to review our decision if you think it is unfair.
Like any other pet owner in New Zealand, you are responsible for keeping your pet secure, and for its health and wellbeing. Some of the things you will need to provide for your pet include:
- Food
- Water
- Exercise
- Vet bills
- Microchipping
- Vaccinations
- Desexing
- Registration
- Worming and flea treatments
If you have a dog, we’ll ask you to secure it for any visits from Kāinga Ora team members or contractors. To secure your dog during a visit, you can:
- Keep it in your vehicle and lock the doors. Make sure you wind the window down enough so your dog has fresh air and leave it a bowl of water.
- Keep your dog on a leash and under the control of a responsible person.
- Leash it with something sturdy, that won’t loosen or break. A fence post, dog run or a tree trunk could work, but doorknobs, stakes in the ground or things that can be moved are unsuitable.
- Keep it in a lockable room/garage/shed and secure your dog with a lead to a piece of furniture that will not move. Remember to make sure it has a water bowl, and let your kids know so they do not unlock the door and take the dog off the lead.
- Take your dog for a walk on a leash while our staff are at your home.
Securing your dog factsheet [PDF, 478 KB]
Why do I need to do this?
Our dogs want to protect us and our families. That means some can be very territorial and may not like it when people, staff and contractors visit.
To keep our people safe, they won’t come onto any property or into a home if a dog is not secure. Keeping your dog secure while we visit makes it easier for us to ensure your home stays warm, dry and safe.
Summer - Keep your pets cool
Did you know pets feel the heat even more than we do? Here are six tips to keep your fur babies safe.
- Water and shade - Keep water bowls fresh and filled and make sure there’s plenty of shade for your pets throughout the day – even as the sun moves.
- Cooler walks - Exercise your dog when it’s cooler either in the morning or evening.
- Too hot to trot - If the pavement or sand is too hot for your bare feet, then it’s too hot for your pet.
- Pets get sunburnt too - Pets with lighter skin and hair are most at risk, and you can protect them by rubbing pet-safe sunscreen on their noses, ears and bellies.
- Hot cars can kill - Never leave your pet unattended in your car. You could face a $300 fine. If you find a dog locked in a car in distress, call the Police or your local SPCA immediately.
- Get a hair cut - Trimming your pet’s coat can help keep them cool, but their fur also protects them from sunburn so don’t shave it completely.
Winter - Look after your pets as the chill kicks in
We all like to wrap up warmly and keep cosy as cold and wet weather sets in, and our pets are just like us. You’ll have happy, healthy pets over winter with these top tips:
- Shelter and warmth - If you’re feeling cold, it’s likely your pets are too. Keep them safe from bad weather by bringing them indoors when you can. If your pet lives outdoors, make sure they have access to shelter that is warm, well-insulated, waterproof and windproof.
- Food and water - Animals are less likely to go outside in the cold, so using toys and puzzle feeders at meal times can be great for their mental and physical health. It’s also a good idea to check outdoor water bowls each day to make sure they haven’t frozen over, or to break up any ice if they have.
- Exercise safely - Our pups love their walks, even when it’s cold or rainy. Try to keep heading out each day to keep them healthy and their minds stimulated. Reflective leads and harnesses make pets easier to keep an eye on during dark mornings or evenings.
- Household emergency plans - must account for all members of the whānau, and this includes your animals.
If you have concerns about a pet
If a pet is being mistreated or you are concerned about the welfare of a pet, contact the SPCA(external link).
If a dog is wandering the street, barking loudly all day, creating a nuisance or attacks someone, contact the local council Dog Control unit.
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