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Dogs 18 Jul 2024

Plea for owners to register their dogs to help pay for vital animal management

Dog registration renewals lagging as time runs out.

Council news 17 Apr 2024

Animal Management targets Conifer Grove dog attacks on cats

Auckland Council’s Animal Management officers focussed efforts on uplifting nuisance and roaming dogs in Conifer Grove, Takanini, following a spate of recent attacks on cats in the area.

Community 14 Dec 2023

Animal Management Officer scores dream job

Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!

Kids / Family 12 Sep 2023

11 places to see baby farm animals in Auckland this spring

Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer. Now is the perfect time to go animal spotting.

Council news 29 Sep 2022

A proud Scot, a passion for the environment, a protector of people and animals

Mayor Phil Goff acknowledges the contribution of Cr Cathy Casey to a life of public office.

Council news 12 Sep 2022

Animal Management annual report reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic

More dogs than ever, puppies aplenty, adoption opportunities galore and an increase in badly behaved canines.

Longing for forever homes!
Dogs 28 Jun 2022

Animal shelters bursting at the seams

Lock down babies looking for loving homes

Dogs 19 Jun 2020

Radio host is the talk of Manukau Animal Shelter

Jay-Jay Feeney doesn’t know if she’s flattered or offended after having a dog named after her.

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.

Kids / Family 20 Aug 2019

Animals take to the sky at Ambury Farm Day

Auckland kite maker Peter Clarke has been involved with the family-fun day since its inception, making the day a success for all Aucklanders.

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 1 Feb 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland animal shelters

Meet some of the adorable animals in Auckland’s animal shelters looking for their forever homes.

Dogs 4 Oct 2018

Successful year for Animal Management team

It has been a successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management team

Dogs 9 May 2018

The day that went to the dogs and other animals

Pets may be able to accompany their owners on public transport in the near future.

Dogs 9 Aug 2017

For this 7-year-old, it's all about the animals

Meet Sophia, who has so much empathy and affection for animals that she spends her birthday each year with them in a very special way.

Dogs 14 Jul 2017

Must love dogs: a chat with Animal Management Officer Lennie Vickery

Lennie spends her days teaching dog owners about responsible ownership, dealing with complaints, and ensuring compliance with the Dog Control Act.