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Major construction projects to resume in Auckland

Work on some of Auckland’s major construction projects is set to start again next week when the country moves to Alert Level 3.

Auckland Council gets back into environmental action

Auckland Council staff and contractors will be back out in the field as early as next week to resume work protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environment.

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

Read our Q&A with our park rangers and learn more about the important work they do around the region.

What to grow and eat this winter

Auckland Council’s Live Lightly team share their tips for what to grow and eat during the winter season and how to improve your garden’s sustainability.

Register your dog now and make the most of early payment discount

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners to take advantage of this year’s early payment registration option.

Emergency Budget "hardest" in memory

Councillors faced tough decisions around the budget cuts, while endeavouring to deliver public services to Aucklanders.

Auckland Council urges responsible cat ownership

Keep your moggy safe and check out our guidelines for being a responsible cat owner.

Auckland to South East Asia – no passport required at Auckland Zoo

With the opening of a new primate habitat for orangutans and siamangs at Auckland Zoo, Kiwis can now embark on the first leg of an amazing wildlife experience through South East Asia.

Pets get final okay for travel on trains

Pets will now be allowed to travel on Auckland's trains following two trials and a survey of train customers.

Bird poisoning not council contractor

Auckland Council says its contractors are not to blame for the birds found poisoned in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park over the weekend.

Matariki Festival Diary: Kids

Check out the best events for kids in Matariki Festival 2019.

Look after Auckland's wildlife while you enjoy the outdoors

Getting out into nature is great for our health but it’s important to think about the wildlife before leaving home.

Auckland Council supporting rural communities as dry weather continues

March brings change of rules for dog owners

Winter rules come into effect for dog owners from 1 March. See the council website for full information.

Noise complaints down in 2019

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

10 things NOT to feed your dog at the barbie

Those puppy dog eyes can be hard to resist, but feeding people food to your dog at the barbie could make him very sick.