MAF is currently taking submissions on the Animal Welfare (Dogs) Draft Code of Welfare [1]. If this code is accepted as it stands it will outlaw the docking of dogs tails (however it will still be ok to debark or neuter them!).

Submissions close on the 1st of November, you can email your submissions direct to animalwelfare@maf.govt.nz. The draft code of welfare can be downloaded from the link above.