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Auckland to South East Asia – no passport required at Auckland Zoo

With the opening of a new primate habitat for orangutans and siamangs at Auckland Zoo, Kiwis can now embark on the first leg of an amazing wildlife experience through South East Asia.

Pets get final okay for travel on trains

Pets will now be allowed to travel on Auckland's trains following two trials and a survey of train customers.

Bird poisoning not council contractor

Auckland Council says its contractors are not to blame for the birds found poisoned in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park over the weekend.

Matariki Festival Diary: Kids

Check out the best events for kids in Matariki Festival 2019.

Look after Auckland's wildlife while you enjoy the outdoors

Getting out into nature is great for our health but it’s important to think about the wildlife before leaving home.

Auckland Council supporting rural communities as dry weather continues

March brings change of rules for dog owners

Winter rules come into effect for dog owners from 1 March. See the council website for full information.

Noise complaints down in 2019

The number of noise complaints made to Auckland Council last year is down 3138 on the previous year.

10 things NOT to feed your dog at the barbie

Those puppy dog eyes can be hard to resist, but feeding people food to your dog at the barbie could make him very sick.

Meg finds her forever home down south

Kim Jones didn’t expect to fall in love on her recent visit to Auckland, but that’s exactly what happened.

Hogwart finds love online

With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.

New bylaw helping to maintain a safer environment for dogs and people

With warmer weather and longer days summer is a great time to head outdoors with your dog but expect a fine if you flout the rules.

Upcycling to start your new year

There are many great options for keeping your unwanted items out of landfill.

The weird and wonderful contents of Aucklanders’ recycling bins

Auckland Council’s kerbside recycling collection service has turned up some weird and wonderful things over 2019.

Kauri ambassadors out in parks for summer

Summer is here and so are our kauri ambassadors, who will be out and about in parks and on open tracks for the next few months.

Dogs of all sizes welcome on Auckland Transport trains

Auckland Transport has announced the second phase of the pets on trains trial, extending it to allow dogs of all sizes to travel.