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'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave home

Hastings District Council received five barking complaints since Feb 2025 and handles about 500 annual barking cases, resolving 99% of them, officials said.

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Hastings District Council has agreed to stop phoning a homeowner every time there is another complaint about her dogs barking. Sam Hall is the second person...

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Feeling hounded: Barking dogs owner afraid to leave house

Sam Hall with Frank and Percy. Photo: LDR Hastings District Council has agreed to stop phoning a homeowner every time there is a complaint about her dogs barking.

·Otago, New Zealand
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'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave home

Hastings District Council has agreed to stop phoning a homeowner every time there is another complaint about her dogs barking. Sam Hall is the second person...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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