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Policies / Regulations 4 Feb 2020

Noise complaints down in 2019

The number of noise complaints made to Auckland Council last year is down 3138 on the previous year.

Dogs 24 Jan 2020

Meg finds her forever home down south

Kim Jones didn’t expect to fall in love on her recent visit to Auckland, but that’s exactly what happened.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Hogwart finds love online

With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.

Dogs 17 Jan 2020

New bylaw helping to maintain a safer environment for dogs and people

With warmer weather and longer days summer is a great time to head outdoors with your dog but expect a fine if you flout the rules.

Waste 9 Jan 2020

Upcycling to start your new year

There are many great options for keeping your unwanted items out of landfill.

Waste 8 Jan 2020

The weird and wonderful contents of Aucklanders’ recycling bins

Auckland Council’s kerbside recycling collection service has turned up some weird and wonderful things over 2019.

Kauri dieback 16 Dec 2019

Kauri ambassadors out in parks for summer

Summer is here and so are our kauri ambassadors, who will be out and about in parks and on open tracks for the next few months.

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Dogs of all sizes welcome on Auckland Transport trains

Auckland Transport has announced the second phase of the pets on trains trial, extending it to allow dogs of all sizes to travel.

25 Oct 2019

Final update: International Convention Centre fire

"No more smoke, no more big flames, but there is still work to do," says Fire and Emergency NZ.

Pest Free 10 Oct 2019

How to attract birds to your garden

Check out these easy tips to make your garden a top destination for New Zealand birds.

Beaches 8 Oct 2019

Get your driving permit before you hit the beach this summer

Enjoy safe beach driving this summer – but don’t forget to get your permit before you head off.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Oct 2019

Ambury Farm Day is back!

Experience life on the farm at Ambury Regional Park on Sunday 20 October.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

See cow milking up close at Ambury Farm Day

The milking of cows at Ambury Regional Park provides children with a "valuable insight" into where dairy food comes from says park ranger Janine Nillesen.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

Harbour Bridge lights up to celebrate Conservation Week

Auckland’s Harbour Bridge will light up to celebrate 50 years of Conservation Week between Saturday 14 September and Sunday 22 September.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

Vanquishing pests from the paddocks

Meet George Watson, the 10-year-old boy who has taken up trapping as a hobby to rid his parents' farm of pests.

Community 10 Sep 2019

End of term chair’s report: Environment and Community Committee 2016 – 2019

Read the Environment and Community Committee end of term chair's report presented at today's meeting by Councillor Penny Hulse.