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flag Over 250 sheep were killed by roaming dogs on a Northland farm, prompting a farmer to consider quitting due to inadequate legal recourse and outdated dog control laws.

flag A Northland farmer, Finn Cook, says over 250 sheep on his family’s farm near Kaeo have been killed by roaming dogs, prompting him to consider quitting sheep farming. flag As a fourth-generation farmer, he described the attacks as brutal, with injured animals left suffering in the heat. flag Despite attempts to shoot the dogs and contact local authorities, enforcement is hindered by strict evidence requirements and limited council resources. flag The Far North District Council says it has only one formal complaint on file and requires court-admissible proof to act. flag Cook and other rural residents are calling for reform of the outdated Dog Control Act, last updated in 1996, citing inadequate accountability and growing concerns over animal welfare and public safety.

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