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Policies / Regulations 7 Sep 2018

What you need to know about chickens in Auckland

Keeping chickens is being increasingly popular with city-dwelling Aucklanders who are looking to bring a bit of country living into their lives.

Environment 24 Aug 2018

Reducing the impact of farming

Auckland Council is the largest urban farmer in the region.

Community 24 Aug 2018

Rats running riot – pest control tips ahead of winter

Community groups are fighting back against pests who are a threat to our biodiversity and environment.

Waste 24 Aug 2018

3 ways to reduce food waste and save money

An average family in New Zealand will throw nearly three shopping trolleys of edible food in the bin every year.

17 Aug 2018

Zoos collaborate to advocate and share love for lions

Auckland Zoo has welcomed male lions Malik and Zulu from Wellington Zoo to its Africa precinct.

Whanau friendly 15 Aug 2018

More reasons to visit as Zoo progresses its most exciting project

Auckland Zoo is reducing admission prices as it progresses the biggest and most exciting development in its 96-year history.

Whanau friendly 26 Jul 2018

10 great days out in Auckland

Which one would you choose?

Environment 12 Jul 2018

Captive population of rare skink established

A secure population of the critically endangered Chesterfield skink has been established in captivity.

Environment 26 Jun 2018

Tips for starting your own pest-control group

Our top tips for starting a pest-control group in your neighbourhood.

Dogs 22 Jun 2018

Opinion: Dog friendly public transport in Auckland

Cathy Casey makes the case for allowing dog owners to choose whether to contain or leash their dog on public transport.

21 Jun 2018

Goat control in the Hunua Ranges

Goat numbers in the Hunuas are at an all-time low and targeted surveillance is keeping it that way.

Environment 21 Jun 2018

Zoo welcomes cotton-top tamarin babies

Monkeys born on 11 June healthy and happy.

Dogs 8 Jun 2018

Jump online and save on dog registration

Dog owners can now renew their dog registrations online.

24 May 2018

Shakespear kiwi suffer setback

Despite a case of avian malaria, rangers at the sanctuary are confident that the population will thrive.

Transport 18 Apr 2018

More power restored and 7000 doors knocked

Phone 0800 22 22 00 for drinking water or portaloos if you're still without power

Environment 13 Apr 2018

Pesky skinks meet unlikely opposition

Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation have launched an unusual experiment to manage the threat of plague skinks on Great Barrier Aotea Great Barrier.