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Pukekohe Adoption Centre celebrates one year and 251 new beginnings
From kennel to couch: a year of second chances at council’s dog adoption centre
Councillor Josephine Bartley on why dog law reform is needed urgently.
Opinion: without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur
Read more from Councillor Josephine Bartley on why dog law reform is needed urgently
This Valentine’s Day, swipe right on a new best friend
Auckland Council launches “Puppy Love” - the canine dating site helping Aucklanders find a long-term love with four legs.
From roaming to responsible
Big snip, big impact: Auckland Council’s desexing dog programme reaches 1,000 and counting.
Dog owners warned of karaka berries risk
Reminder: Karaka berries are highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal
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.
