Views differ on easing dog bylaw

The possibility of dogs being allowed on Caroline Bay has received a mixed reaction from some of those who use the Bay.

People having lunch on the Bay yesterday had a variety of views.

While those spoken to were generally of the view that dogs on the Bay at some times were acceptable, there was also reticence over the idea, based on the number of small children that could be in the area and the concern that those taking their dogs to the Bay would not be able to control them.

Enjoying a picnic lunch at the Bay yesterday were Temuka couple Ian and Joy Haszard. While they were not dog owners, Mr Haszard considered such a move showed a "lovely approach to those responsible people [with dogs]" and considered it a good idea. Mrs Haszard was also in favour of such a change.

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