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Domestic Animals Act 2000
55BNotice to affected neighbours
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55B Notice to affected neighbours (a) a dog is declared to be a dangerous dog; or (b) a control order is issued to a keeper or carer of a dog; or (c) a nuisance notice is issued to a keeper or carer of a dog. (2) The registrar may, if the registrar thinks it is in the interest of the safety of the public and other animals to do so, give notice of the dangerous dog declaration, control order or nuisance notice to people occupying property adjacent or nearby to premises where the dog is kept, or being cared for.