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Environment 21 Feb 2017

Not a giant slug: About the Macroinvertebrate Community Index

If you’ve looked up your property in the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan geomaps viewer, you might have noticed it falls under the Macroinvertebrate Community Index. But what does that mean?

Dogs 29 Dec 2016

Make sure your dog's happy at home or away

Before you head off to the beach or bach, have a think about how your dog will cope – whether they’re coming with you or staying behind.

Dogs 15 Dec 2016

Happy holidays for your pets

Christmas is the most sociable time of the year and dogs love the attention, but rescue them when they've had enough.

Environment 5 Dec 2016

Accolades for three ecological initiatives

Three Auckland community-led environmental initiatives walked away winners in a recent international competition.

Dogs 18 Oct 2016

Viva la Desexy Revolution!

The Desexy Revolution dog de-sexing drive in November has been hailed as an unqualified success.

Environment 13 Oct 2016

5 facts about long-tailed bats

Auckland’s bats – are they in your backyard?

Dogs 18 Aug 2016

Crackdown on menacing dogs enters new phase

Auckland Council’s hunt for unregistered menacing dogs has now moved into high-risk parts of south Auckland.

Dogs 3 Aug 2016

Dog pleads for registration tag

An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to owners to complete their registration papers and keep their dogs 'legal' for the coming year.

Dogs 5 Jul 2016

Amnesty registers 1,225 dogs

The Menacing Dogs Amnesty has expired, with 1,114 dog owners registering 1,225 dogs.

Dogs 29 Jun 2016

Amnesty seekers flood council in last days

More than 1,000 dog owners have registered for the Menacing Dogs Amnesty, which expires this Thursday 30 June.

Dogs 23 Jun 2016

A Dog’s Story app educates thousands

Our dog safety education app 'A Dog’s Story' launched in April, and 16,000 people have already had a play with it.

Dogs 22 Jun 2016

Amnesty most successful ever undertaken

The menacing dogs amnesty is the most successful ever undertaken in Auckland with 676 dogs already signed up by 610 owners.

Dogs 20 Jun 2016

A pit bull's best friend

Dylan Walton and Lennox are the faces of the menacing dogs amnesty. This is their story.

Dogs 9 Jun 2016

De-sexing your dog is safe and recommended

SPCA veterinarian Rosalind Holland says de-sexing is one of the most important things you can do for your dog.

Dogs 8 Jun 2016

Walkies with your pit bull

Menacing dogs and types, including pit bulls, must be leashed and muzzled when out in public in Auckland.

Dogs 7 Jun 2016

Greeting a dog

What happens with your dog when a visitor comes to your house? A polite and controlled introduction means a happy interaction for everyone.