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Dogs 28 Jan 2020

Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island

A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.

Dogs 24 Jan 2020

Meg finds her forever home down south

Kim Jones didn’t expect to fall in love on her recent visit to Auckland, but that’s exactly what happened.

Dogs 17 Jan 2020

New bylaw helping to maintain a safer environment for dogs and people

With warmer weather and longer days summer is a great time to head outdoors with your dog but expect a fine if you flout the rules.

Dogs 13 Jan 2020

New rules for dog management in force from Friday 1 November

Auckland Council’s new Policy on Dogs 2019 and dog management bylaw will come into force from Friday 1 November 2019 across the Auckland region.

Dogs 12 Dec 2019

Piri’s puppies arrive in time for Christmas

Piri, one of Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs, has given birth to seven happy, healthy puppies.

Dogs 11 Dec 2019

A new generation of council pups on its way

Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Dogs of all sizes welcome on Auckland Transport trains

Auckland Transport has announced the second phase of the pets on trains trial, extending it to allow dogs of all sizes to travel.

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Auckland Council's first pest detection dog retires after 11 years

Tūī, Auckland Council’s first and the country’s oldest pest detection dog, is putting her paws up after 11 years of hard work.

Dogs 24 Sep 2019

Animal Management report highlights positive work

Dog attacks are down and registrations up – another successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management.

Dogs 23 Aug 2019

Biosecurity and bark control - behind the scenes at Auckland Council

Find out about Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs and barking complaints teams.

Dogs 16 Aug 2019

Behind the scenes: no shortage of love at Auckland's animal shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Council animal shelters and speak to the staff tasked with finding forever homes for stray dogs.

Dogs 2 Aug 2019

Know where your dogs are this lambing season

Dog owners are being reminded to be extra vigilant during lambing and calving season, as the risk of stock attack increases.

Dogs 3 Jul 2019

Canine champions take chauffeured commute

Meet the team of tenacious terriers who commute in style – in a specially designed wagon pulled by an electric bike!

Dogs 1 Jul 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland's shelters

Meet some of the adorable adoptables available at Auckland’s main animal shelters.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Paws on public transport - top trips with your pets

Councillor Casey and Suzie have put together some train trip ideas to get the print of approval from your pooch.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win

Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.