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Financial implications of severe weather events

Auckland Zoo alligators curious about their new neighbours – a bunch of noisy parrots 

The skink habitat in Lizard Lane at Auckland Zoo now bears a high flood-water line. It’s an emotional signature of a flood that stopped a city.

Keeping you safe on your lifestyle block

To help urban dwellers moving to the country, New Zealand’s first emergency preparedness handbook has been developed to help lifestyle block owners prepare for and get through an emergency.

Rangatahi urged to apply for Tuia mentoring programme

The city’s five southern local boards will all take part in this year’s Tuia rangatahi mentoring programme. Papakura Local Board 2022 Tuia representative Isabelle Penrose (Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki) is urging rangatahi to apply.

Small pets now boarding on buses

Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.

Kauri Flats kids publish their own book

Reading Warrior David Riley has partnered with Kauri Flats School to publish Awakeri - the story of the wetlands next door.

Special deliveries for Auckland Zoo

With the much-anticipated South East Asia Jungle Track now open, find out how some of the Zoo’s new residents made the journey to their new home.

Bringing Christmas joy to Aucklanders in need

Auckland Council is supporting Auckland City Mission to bring Christmas joy to Aucklanders in need.

Our canine cuties need you

Considering a canine companion? Head along to one of Auckland Council’s “dog walks” to find your perfect match.

Celebrating 100 years of Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo has brought joy to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau for a century. As it marks this amazing milestone, the Zoo whānau reminds us that conservation is at its heart.

Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases

Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.

Spring into the weekend as Auckland blooms

It’s the season of fragrant cherry blossoms and frolicking lambs, so here’s how you can make the most of what our region has to offer in springtime.

Revealed: most popular pooch names in Tāmaki Makaurau…plus the city’s rarest dog breeds

Find out the top ten most popular dog names in Auckland.

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.

Hunua 1080 application begins

The second phase of this season’s pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation administered land reserves and some private land, has begun.

First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway

Pest control operation underway in Hunua Ranges