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Pools 28 Nov 2017

Rules around home pools this summer

Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but pool ownership comes with responsibilities.

Community 17 Nov 2017

ACP cladding investigation update

Auckland Council’s investigation into buildings across the Auckland region that potentially have aluminum composite panels (ACP) in their construction is nearing completion.

Dogs 10 Nov 2017

Successful year for Auckland’s dog team

Keeping dogs a positive part of life in Auckland has kept the council’s Animal Management team busy over the past year.

Housing 17 Oct 2017

A guide to cross lease properties

Cross leases can be complicated and not everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities – or what Auckland Council’s obligations are.

Environment 11 Oct 2017

6000 trees protected in the Unitary Plan

Central government’s removal of general tree protection in most urban areas has shifted focus on how remaining tools for protection of urban vegetation are performing.

Environment 9 Oct 2017

Bee considerate

Auckland suburbs are undergoing a bee revival as residents embrace the opportunity to host hives in their gardens.

Policies / Regulations 5 Sep 2017

How to keep chickens on your property in Auckland

Out tips and tricks for looking after chickens on your urban property.

Dogs 1 Sep 2017

Do the right thing – Register your dog

If you have a dog, its registration should have been renewed by 1 August.

Sports / Leisure 29 Aug 2017

Consent granted for day/night cricket test

Resource consent has been granted for an international day/night cricket test to be held at Eden Park in March 2018.

Policies / Regulations 9 Aug 2017

Does your business comply with the new Food Act?

Auckland Council Environmental Health Officers have been busy working with thousands of businesses that serve and prepare food to help them comply with the new Food Act.

Housing 20 Jul 2017

You can now apply for building consents online

You can now complete every step of the building and resource consenting process online.

Community 13 Jul 2017

Stepping closer to a smokefree Auckland

Auckland’s Smokefree Policy is being updated to focus on Auckland Council's commitment to a healthier smokefree city.

Policies / Regulations 27 Jun 2017

Council proactively investigating ACP cladding

Auckland Council has worked to identify buildings around the region that use aluminium composite panels in their construction.

Policies / Regulations 30 Mar 2017

Fire rules to change now summer's over

The Auckland Rural Fire District season changes on 2 April, allowing open fires on the mainland without fire permits.

Dogs 7 Mar 2017

Save on your dog registration

You can reduce your dog registration costs by de-sexing your dog and gaining a Responsible Dog Owner Licence.

Policies / Regulations 24 Feb 2017

How to find the best people for your renovations

Thinking about remodelling the bathroom? Extending the kitchen?