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27 Oct 2022

Celebrating 100 years of Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo has brought joy to the people of Tāmaki Makaurau for a century. As it marks this amazing milestone, the Zoo whānau reminds us that conservation is at its heart.

Dogs 20 Oct 2022

Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases

Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.

13 Oct 2022

Spring into the weekend as Auckland blooms

It’s the season of fragrant cherry blossoms and frolicking lambs, so here’s how you can make the most of what our region has to offer in springtime.

Council news 30 Sep 2022

An honour and a privilege

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore reflects on his ‘wonderful’ council journey.

Pest control operation begins to help protect the environment
Conservation 15 Sep 2022

Hunua 1080 application begins

The second phase of this season’s pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges parkland, neighbouring Department of Conservation administered land reserves and some private land, has begun.

Conservation 14 Sep 2022

First stage of Hunua pest control operation underway

Pest control operation underway in Hunua Ranges

Cultural 12 Sep 2022

Music helps te reo thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau

Te reo champion Stacey Morrison celebrates embracing Māori language through music and waiata in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Be a responsible dog owner
Community 9 Sep 2022

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Environment 8 Sep 2022

Please - leave our eels alone

Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.

Aerial pest control efforts to get underway in Hunua Ranges
Cleaning up our environment 23 Aug 2022

Hunua pest control operation due to get underway

Hunua pest control operation to get underway

Dogs 29 Jun 2022

Are you a responsible pet owner?

Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives. 

Pest Free 14 Mar 2022

Place traps

Find out how to humanely and safely trap rats, possums and stoats, including what tools to use and where you should put your traps.

Environment 16 Feb 2022

'Ruru' wins award at 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards

Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team has taken out top honour for Environment and Sustainability at the 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards.

Council news 11 Feb 2022

Winners announced for Sculpture in the Gardens

Auckland Council’s Botanic Gardens and Friends of the Gardens are pleased to announce the winners of the McConnell Family Supreme Award and The Friends Acquisition Award.

Environment 4 Feb 2022

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf

Help us protect the Hauraki Gulf now and for future generations.