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Dogs 1 Dec 2020

Longer fun in the sun for Auckland dog owners

Summer rules from 1 December mean dogs are only allowed at public hotspots, such as beaches and parks, before 10am and after 5pm.

Environment 30 Nov 2020

Teens supreme winners at Auckland’s Mayoral Conservation Awards

Para Patrol was named the Penny Hulse Supreme Environment Award winner at this year’s Mayoral Conservation Awards.

18 Nov 2020

Crunching Auckland Council's numbers

If size matters, then Auckland Council Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau wins hands down.

Environment 18 Nov 2020

Protecting our natural environment 10 years on

Auckland’s unique natural environment makes it a spectacular and special place to live with easy access to beaches, harbours, parks, and bush.

Environment 5 Nov 2020

What to grow and eat seasonally in Auckland

Green up your garden to grow some delicious fresh fruit and vegetables, improve local biodiversity and help offset your carbon emissions.

29 Oct 2020

Auckland Council asks Government to ban private fireworks sales

Updated | Others join council to brief incoming government on need to ban private sale of fireworks.

Waste 22 Oct 2020

Auckland Council encourages phase-out of worthless plastics

Eliminating hard to recycle single use plastics would be a win for our environment

Environment 22 Oct 2020

What your targeted rates have preserved over the past year

Auckland's environment is benefitting from the natural environment and water quality targeted rates.

Environment 20 Oct 2020

Auckland Council's farms featured on Country Calendar

With about 400 cattle and 5500 ewes, council farms nearly 1500 hectares of coastal pastures across 19 regional parks, making us one of the biggest urban farmers in the region.

18 Aug 2020

Major construction projects to resume in Auckland

Work on some of Auckland’s major construction projects is set to start again next week when the country moves to Alert Level 3.

Environment 18 Aug 2020

Auckland Council gets back into environmental action

Auckland Council staff and contractors will be back out in the field as early as next week to resume work protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environment.

Environment 4 Aug 2020

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

Read our Q&A with our park rangers and learn more about the important work they do around the region.

Environment 29 Jul 2020

What to grow and eat this winter

Auckland Council’s Live Lightly team share their tips for what to grow and eat during the winter season and how to improve your garden’s sustainability.

Dogs 29 Jul 2020

Register your dog now and make the most of early payment discount

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners to take advantage of this year’s early payment registration option.

Finance 22 Jul 2020

Emergency Budget "hardest" in memory

Councillors faced tough decisions around the budget cuts, while endeavouring to deliver public services to Aucklanders.

Community 8 Jul 2020

Auckland Council urges responsible cat ownership

Keep your moggy safe and check out our guidelines for being a responsible cat owner.