News

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.

Dogs 21 Oct 2026

A welcome decline in dog attacks but one Auckland case shows why vigilance still matters

A menacing dog, an open gate and a woman left seriously injured.

Dogs 16 Oct 2026

Shelter to sofa

A new leash on life: the Auckland team quietly transforming outcomes for dogs.

Things to do 5 Oct 2026

West Auckland’s freshest playgrounds

West Auckland is packed with playgrounds that go well beyond a slide and a swing.

Environment news 26 Aug 2026

A bird’s-eye view

Taking to the skies: drones help protect Auckland’s native wildlife while working smarter and safer.

Council news 17 Jul 2026

One for the birds: How Auckland is getting ready for bird flu

Auckland Council is preparing for the possible arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu and what this could mean for Auckland - here's what you can do.

Dogs 14 Jul 2026

Paws, paths and plenty of places to explore

Auckland has no shortage of places for four-legged adventures.