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Ways to take care of your dog over summer
As the temperatures rise it’s important to remember hot weather can pose serious risks to your dog; they’re more vulnerable to heat than we humans are.
Dog walkers – get your free ‘pack walker’ certificate now
If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region - get your free certificate of approval ahead of rules changing on 1 January.
Paws, partners and pest-free ferries
No rats, no weeds, no worries; keeping the Hauraki Gulf pest-free.
From boardwalks to bush tracks – summer adventures for you and your dog
Fetch, frolic and follow the rules this summer.
Auckland Council secures conviction and fine in long-running case against rural dog daycare
Judge slams “blatant disregard” for law in repeat dog daycare offending.
Auckland Council’s first in-house desexing clinic making strides in dog desexing programme
Over 400 dogs desexed as Auckland Council’s dog desexing clinic hits its stride
Thousands of dog owners still ignoring registration rules
Auckland Council’s patience wears thin as thousands ignore dog laws for second year running.
Police arrest man; innocent pups rescued after disturbing incident in Parnell
Parnell puppy abuse sparks arrest, puppies safe in Auckland Council care.
Temporary changes to dog rules at Ōrere Point Beach Reserve and Ōrere Beach
From 1 October 2025 until 1 March 2026, dogs will be prohibited at all times on beach and intertidal areas within Ōrere Point Beach Reserve car park and east of the Ōrere River mouth.
Auckland Council urges dog owners to help ‘break the cycle’ as new data revealed
Animal Management is urging dog owners to desex their dogs as the Animal Management Annual Report is revealed.
Council sends clear message with latest prosecution, if a dog bites the owner will face consequences
Dog attack crisis deepens as Auckland Council shows zero tolerance for reckless owners.
Certified and cheeky: meet Ronnie, Auckland Council’s newest conservation canine
From chewing beds to chasing rodents, Ronnie joins the biosecurity big league.
Paw and order: New dog walking rules from 1 August 2025
Changes made at June’s Governing Body meeting will see new on leash, off leash and dog free areas at regional parks, and maximum numbers of dogs that can be walked at once.
Auckland Council calls for overhaul of national dog control laws
The council says legislative reform is needed to bring problems with roaming and uncontrolled dogs under control.
Who let the dogs out? New campaign shows the impact of letting dogs roam
Auckland Council is launching a bold new marketing campaign this week, aimed at tackling Auckland’s worsening problem with roaming dogs.
Stop the roaming: keep your dog and community safe
Tips to be a responsible dog owner including registering your dog, preventing roaming, exercising responsibly, and following local rules.
