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Community 8 Nov 2024

Auckland Council’s pre-infringement notices prompt jump in dog registrations

Dog owners respond favourably to reminder notices.

Climate action 4 Nov 2024

Choosing deconstruction over demolition

Every year, we send more than 1.6 million tonnes of waste to landfill in Auckland, that’s more than a tonne per person.

Safety 30 Oct 2024

Think of others and use fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes season

Here’s a reminder on the rules and tips, so you, your friends and whānau can enjoy fireworks safely.  

Beaches 3 Sep 2024

Successful ‘lighting strike’ on invasive Caulerpa seaweed

A bright light is proving effective for killing Caulerpa seaweed, which is a rapidly spreading invasive seaweed in northeastern New Zealand.

Dogs 3 Sep 2024

Successful prosecution after dog bites child

Community detention for owners of dog who bit child.

Environment 30 Jul 2024

Auckland Council’s $10 million contribution helps Kaipara Moana regeneration efforts

The Kaipara Harbour is a natural wonder in Auckland’s north-west, but sediment run-off into the moana threatens its health.

Dogs 4 Jul 2024

Don’t drag the chain with your dog registration

It's time to turn blue for the 2024-25 registration year!

Conservation 5 Jun 2024

Supporting the environment for a greener future

It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.

Council news 31 May 2024

Auckland arborists go out on a limb to protect our precious trees

Arbor Day on 5 June is the perfect time to appreciate our natural wonders.

Dogs 27 May 2024

Preventing dog bites

Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, with most bites happening in the family home.

Pest Free 17 May 2024

Save our Backyard Birdsong

Easy to follow DIY videos on what you can do in your backyard to save our backyard birdsong.

Dogs 6 May 2024

Any dog can bite!

Campaign launch aims to raise awareness of child safety around dogs

Dogs 2 May 2024

Keeping your children safe around dogs

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

Environment 21 Feb 2024

Sunny skies, new methods: Tara Iti thrives, New Zealand's rarest bird

The tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern – our most endangered bird with fewer than 40 remaining – has celebrated a record-breaking summer breeding season.

Dogs 8 Feb 2024

Love is a four-legged word this Valentine’s Day

Find true love on four legs this Valentine's Day.

Conservation 7 Feb 2024

Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara gift name to gecko

Rediscovered gecko gifted te reo name of korowai gecko