Cam and Daniel open the episode with the news that their organisation is now officially called the Tenants Union, then dive straight into a growing wave of questions about pets under New Zealand’s updated tenancy rules. They outline how tenants should request permission, what landlords can reasonably require, and why keeping pets isn’t as simple as just bringing one home.

The hosts walk through surprising bylaw details—like limits on the number of cats, permits for roosters, rules for beehives, and how even goldfish or caged birds can fall under council regulations. They also explain how pet bonds work, when landlords can require carpet cleaning, and the importance of getting all permissions in writing.

Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.