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Beaches 19 Jan 2018

Help dogs beat the heat

With soaring temperatures, make sure to keep your furry friends cool in the heat.

Dogs 22 Dec 2017

Keeping children and dogs safe at parties

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much – especially when there are children around.

Environment 9 Oct 2017

Bee considerate

Auckland suburbs are undergoing a bee revival as residents embrace the opportunity to host hives in their gardens.

Environment 28 Sep 2017

How to beat African clubmoss

African clubmoss is a serious pest that can spread quickly.

Dogs 20 Sep 2017

Council warns against third-party dog registrations

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners around the region that it only accepts payment for dog registrations directly, not through third parties.

Policies / Regulations 5 Sep 2017

How to keep chickens on your property in Auckland

Out tips and tricks for looking after chickens on your urban property.

Dogs 1 Sep 2017

Do the right thing – Register your dog

If you have a dog, its registration should have been renewed by 1 August.

Plans / Projects 22 Aug 2017

New Auckland Council website live

If you visit the Auckland Council website today the homepage will look quite different.

Dogs 27 Jun 2017

Register your dog and save

Dog registrations are now open and owners can take advantage of early-bird rates.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Jun 2017

A day out in Auckland for cost of a public transport fare

There’s plenty to see and do around the region that doesn’t cost the earth – and even better, you can get to these locations by simply jumping on a bus, train or ferry.

Community 26 May 2017

Meet a conservation hero

OurAuckland speaks to Wendy John, one of our conservation heroes.

Plans / Projects 26 Apr 2017

New maintenance suppliers confirmed

A four-month-long procurement process has chosen innovative suppliers for council maintenance services.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Apr 2017

Prepare now to help pets in an emergency

If you have pets, you are responsible for their safety in an emergency. Here's a list of things you can do to protect them.

Educational 12 Apr 2017

Zoo Tales: A slice of Africa this Easter

Auckland Zoo’s new African savannah opens on Good Friday 25 March.

Dogs 6 Mar 2017

Dog owner sentenced following attack on son

Auckland Council will be reviewing the judge’s findings following today’s sentencing of a man whose pitbull-mastiff cross attacked his four-year-old son, leaving him with horrific injuries to his face and head.

Beaches 22 Feb 2017

Five free places for a fun family day out

We’ve picked some of our favourite Auckland spots to take the family and make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather.