Help fund the fight
To keep the off-leash area open and thriving, we urgently need funds to:
Cover Court and administrative costs to secure the space long-term
Pay for all the things it takes to keep our Society going
Support community engagement efforts to rally support and grow awareness
Every dollar helps us fight for this special place—and every share spreads the word.
If You’re a Member of the Dog Lovers of Monte Society, you can donate directly to our bank account. This allows us to access funds immediately for urgent bills and may also help us qualify for fee and tax exemptions.
Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Inc
01-0171-0642833-00
Please include your full name in the payment details so we can acknowledge your contribution and keep our records accurate.
Prefer to donate online?
You can always donate here to help keep the joy alive. Every dollar counts, and every share helps spread the word.
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💝 Donate to power the campaign
Every dollar helps us pay court fees, print signs, run ads, host events, and reach more people. If you believe in joyful, inclusive public spaces — chip in today and help us protect what matters.
🎉 Become a member
Join Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Inc. and be part of a growing movement. Members help guide our direction and strengthen our collective voice.
🖐 Volunteer your skills
Got skills in PR, legal, social media, or digital strategy? We need passionate volunteers to help amplify our message and keep the momentum going.
🖐 Commit to the Social Contract as part of this Community
The social contract outlines the terms that we as a dog community commit to as responsible dog owners. You can find it here
Join the movement,
Be their voice.
Joining the Dog Lovers of Monte Society is completely free and helps us strengthen our voice and access more support.
Membership gives you a say in how we protect and improve the park—and it’s a great way to stay connected with fellow dog lovers.
Become a Member of the society
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This form is for those wishing to apply to become a member of Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated (DLMC). DLMC is a society which has been created to:
1. advocate for dog owners in Auckland to continue to be able to let their dogs off-leash under their control at any time in the naturally formed bowl on the north-eastern side of Monte Cecilia Park between the Pah Homestead and the Knoll;
2. promote and protect the interests of dog owners who rely upon being allowed to let their dogs off-leash under their control in the aforementioned area at Monte Cecilia Park to exercise, care for and promote the wellbeing of their dogs;
3. promote and protect the interests of dogs in Auckland who rely upon being let permissibly off-leash but under their owner’s control in the aforementioned area at Monte Cecilia Park by their owners;
4. promote and protect the interests of dogs, responsible dog owners and dog-allies in Auckland; and
5. promote and ensure informed and democratically accountable decision-making by all public authorities affecting dogs, responsible dog-owners and dog allies in Auckland.
By completing this form, you are applying to join DLMC. The Committee or any Officer it delegates power to under its Constitution will consider and approve/decline your application to join based on your answers in this application in accordance with the DLMC Constitution.
By completing this form, you acknowledge that:
The personal information you provide will only be used by DLMC for the purposes of assessing your suitability to be a member of DLMC and otherwise to enable you to be a member of DLMC in accordance with the DLMC Constitution, if your membership is accepted.
If you are approved for membership, you agree to DLMC sending you emails and other notices using the contact information you have provided for the purposes of keeping you updated on DLMC’s actions, and to otherwise be a member of DLMC.
Your personal information shall not be shared with any third parties, and will be held in accordance with the DLMC Constitution and otherwise as required by the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
If your application is not approved, your personal information shall be deleted.