Jordan DunnMultimedia Journalist·Newstalk ZB·7 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readAuckland Council is trialling a buy-now pay-later service at its three main animal shelters as a third of impounded dogs go unclaimed. Auckland Council is trialling a buy-now pay-later option at its dog pounds as owners grapple with pet costs amid the rising cost of living. In April, it implemented Afterpay at its main three shelters – Manukau, Henderson, and Silverdale, to address the high rates of unclaimed impounded dogs. TOP
Auckland Council trials Afterpay at dog pounds as pet costs bite
Within a month, 15% of shelter payments were made using the option.
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