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Dogs 3 Apr 2018

Happy-go-lucky Harley-Quinn is looking for a squad of her very own

Vibrant young Whippet cross Harley is looking for a family. She loves the company of her human friends and would be perfect with older children.

Parks / Outdoors 22 Mar 2018

Artist in residence: Sites and sounds

Jude Robertson will be the 2018 Auckland regional parks artist in residence.

Kids / Family 2 Mar 2018

Get to know your local wildlife for World Wildlife Day

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with us on 3 March by learning fun facts about our local wildlife.

1 Mar 2018

Going away? Remember your dog

Advice for dog owners during the holidays

1 Mar 2018

The story of Ambury Farm Day

Ambury Farm Day is aimed at families and children under 14 who live in the Auckland region.

1 Mar 2018

"Walkies" a resounding success

More than 500 people signed up for "walkies" with shelter dogs at Victoria Park.

1 Mar 2018

Strong credit rating reaffirmed for Auckland Council

Auckland Council has retained its strong credit rating from international agency Moody’s Investors Service.

1 Mar 2018

Explore Duder Regional Park

Duder Regional Park is a coastal farm park on Whakakaiwhara Peninsula in Clevedon, 42km from central Auckland.

1 Mar 2018

Financial prudence evident in annual report

Despite a year of challenging growth, Auckland Council Group’s latest annual report shows a strong financial performance and investment across Auckland.

Beaches 2 Feb 2018

Your Safeswim questions answered

Since the launch of the Safeswim programme last November there have been a lot of questions about what it is and why we’ve done it. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Beaches 31 Jan 2018

How to tell if it's too hot to walk your dog

As the region swelters in record temperatures, dog owners are being reminded to prevent burnt paws.

Environment 23 Jan 2018

Scaling up gecko protection

Native geckos are under threat in Auckland and residents are being urged to lend a hand.

Dogs 18 Oct 2016

Viva la Desexy Revolution!

The Desexy Revolution dog de-sexing drive in November has been hailed as an unqualified success.

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Dogs 18 May 2016

Watch: Auckland Council’s menacing dogs amnesty explained

Field Services Manager Animal Management explains the menacing dogs amnesty.

Dogs 29 Apr 2016

Watch: More than 120 owners register menacing dogs

A week after the announcement of an amnesty for menacing dogs, more than 120 dogs have already been registered.