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Dogs 10 Nov 2017

Successful year for Auckland’s dog team

Keeping dogs a positive part of life in Auckland has kept the council’s Animal Management team busy over the past year.

Dogs 19 Oct 2017

A merry Christmas for 644 dogs adopted this year

One hundred per cent of the adoptable dogs at Auckland Council animal shelters were re-homed in 2016.

Dogs 11 Aug 2017

Ruby finds her forever home

It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of the job at an animal shelter; a dog abandoned by their owner after years of loyalty. But this tale has a happy ending.

Dogs 10 Nov 2016

Happy ending for lost dog Chynna

A missing dog and her owners have been reunited thanks to Auckland Council’s Animal Management team.

Transport 3 Nov 2016

Update on Auckland’s 'road hog'

With so many invested in the adventurous animal, we asked Tracey Moore, Auckland Council’s Manager Animal Management, for an update.

Dogs 23 Sep 2016

Auckland Council supports dog control law changes

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team is welcoming proposed changes to dog control laws.

Environment 8 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Zoofari

We were delighted to welcome students from Oturu School who drove a whopping 300km from Kaitaia to Auckland to be part of The Warehouse Zoofari programme. Watch these animal-mad kids on their big Auckland Zoo adventure!

Community 11 May 2016

Teaching dog safety in schools

Animal management officer Janet Larsen explains how the 'A Dog's Story' app is being used to teach dog safety in schools.

Dogs 25 Jan 2016

Soulful Sonny needs a forever home

Soulful Sonny is waiting at Silverdale Animal Shelter for his forever home.

Policies / Regulations 6 Oct 2015

Living the good life

What you need to know about keeping animals in your backyard.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Auckland's biodiversity

Protecting and enhancing Auckland’s ecosystems, plants and animal species is critical to our environmental, social and economic well-being.

Things to do 1 Apr 2026

Top 10 ways to ace the school holidays in Tāmaki Makaurau

School holidays sorted! From ocean adventures to farm fun, discover 10 ways to keep the whole whānau entertained.

Things to do 31 Mar 2026

Plan an unforgettable autumn

Check out our pick of free and affordable autumn outings.

Council news 25 Mar 2026

Auckland’s annual plan – give your feedback by this Sunday

Aucklanders have until this Sunday (29 March) to provide their feedback on Auckland Council’s plan for the year ahead.

Changes to Dog Control Act can't come soon enough for Auckland
Council news 23 Mar 2026

It’s a start – council welcomes review of Dog Control Act and urges urgency

Current legislation doesn't let us get on top of increasing dog numbers roaming our streets or help us keep the public safe.

Finance 19 Mar 2026

Auckland’s annual plan – have you given feedback yet?

Auckland Council’s plan for 2026/2027 is out for public feedback now, setting out the council’s services, activities and spend for the year ahead. Aucklanders are encouraged to share their views by Sunday, 29 March.