We're going to start today's show discussing New Zealand's dog problem and what can be done about it.
The death of a Northland women after a fatal dog attack is the latest in a long list of dog-related incidents around the country
Just this week a Wellington plastic surgeon reported patching up dog attack victims on a weekly basis.
In Auckland, the council’s 2024-25 animal management report found that dogs had attacked 228 children under 15, alongside nearly 17,000 roaming dog complaints.
So how did we get here and what needs to change so these attacks don't become more commonplace?
Auckland Council’s Head of Animal Management, Elly Waitoa chats to Jesse.
