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Dogs 6 Jun 2016

It's dog registration time!

Dog owners will be looking out for their dog re-registration letters this month, to take up great earlybird discounts.

Dogs 28 May 2016

Dog registration colours to change

It’s dog registration time and your dog will need to be registered by 31 July to qualify for standard rates.

Dogs 18 May 2016

Watch: Auckland Council’s menacing dogs amnesty explained

Field Services Manager Animal Management explains the menacing dogs amnesty.

Dogs 6 May 2016

Menacing dog amnesty reaches major milestone

A major milestone has been reached in a bid to get menacing dogs in Auckland registered, de-sexed and micro-chipped.

Dogs 29 Apr 2016

Watch: More than 120 owners register menacing dogs

A week after the announcement of an amnesty for menacing dogs, more than 120 dogs have already been registered.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

What is a 'menacing dog'?

The Dog Control Act (1996) automatically classifies four breeds (Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario) and one type (American Pit Bull Terrier) as menacing dogs, no matter how they behave individually.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Menacing Dogs Amnesty puts the bite on pit bulls

Council's Menacing Dogs Amnesty runs until 30 June to reduce dog-related harm.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Kids / Family 4 Mar 2016

Zoo giraffes on the move

One of Auckland Zoo's giraffes, Mdomo, set sail last week on her way to join half-sister Shira at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park.

Dogs 17 Feb 2016

Dogs got dates!

More than 2,000 people turned up to Victoria Park on 12 February, looking for the love of their life and a date for Valentine’s Day.

Dogs 15 Feb 2016

Playful pup Tyke looks for loving home

Meet Tyke, a playful, confident Shepherd-Huntaway-Dobi cross pup who loves everyone.

Dogs 10 Feb 2016

Lovable Labrador-Mastiff puppy Ed needs a home

Ed is all smiles and loves to give lots of kisses and cuddles.

Dogs 5 Feb 2016

Let Moki make your day

Fun-loving huntaway-labrador cross, Moki, is looking for his forever home.

Community 4 Dec 2015

We celebrate our helpful heroes

Chrissy Clements shares her experience of volunteering for the Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Charitable Trust (HURRAH), the council’s partner in dog de-sexing campaigns.

2 Dec 2015

Auckland Council retains high credit rating

Auckland Council has retained its strong credit rating from international agency Standard & Poor’s.

Dogs 2 Dec 2015

Tips for staying safe around dogs

Here are a few tips to help ensure your children know how to be safe around dogs.