Auckland Council v Hill - [2020] 3 NZLR 603

Criminal law — Dog control — Owner of dog liable if dog makes attack — Court must make order for destruction of dog if owner convicted of offence — Exceptional circumstances of attack could mean destruction not warranted — Relevant circumstances limited to immediate circumstances of attack — Dog’s history not relevant — Events post-attack not relevant — “Exceptional circumstances” — Dog Control Act 1996 s 57.