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How your targeted rates are improving Auckland’s natural environment and water quality
These targeted rates are ring-fenced for the purpose they are collected – this means they must be used to protect the environment or our waterways.
Auckland Council adopts its Annual Plan 2025-2026
The council today adopted its Annual Plan from 1 July – continuing with Long-term Plan priorities and actioning 21 local board agreements.
Positive results continue following consolidation
Following the amalgamation of the region’s eight legacy councils in 2010, Auckland Council’s Animal Management unit is now the largest animal control unit in Australasia.
Drop in dog attacks and barking complaints in Auckland
Dog attacks in Tāmaki Makaurau are dropping as Auckland Council’s Animal Management team continues to prioritise the safety of residents and visitors.
Amorous Eric takes flight in search of love
An amorous emu likely looking for a hook up found himself at the centre of an intense takedown by Auckland Council Animal Management Officers last week.
Exotic pets don’t belong in Auckland’s natural environment
Native plants and animals can thrive and survive without exotic pests in their patch.
Auckland Council urges dog owners to help ‘break the cycle’ as new data revealed
Animal Management is urging dog owners to desex their dogs as the Animal Management Annual Report is revealed.
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara
Poipoia Te Kākano means working together to protect the ecosystems home to the endangered indigenous species under threat from introduced pest animals.
Many dog owners unable to properly care for their pets, annual report reveals
The council has a plea for Aucklanders as new Animal Management data is revealed.
Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left cleaning up the mess
The issue of euthanasia at Auckland Council’s animal shelters has cropped up in the media again this week, and with it has come the usual vitriol directed at our Animal Management staff.
Auckland Council staff take in 29 abandoned puppies in 24 hours
Auckland Council Animal Management staff arrived to work at the Manukau Animal Shelter this morning to find a plastic container filled with 20 puppies at the front gate.
Auckland’s favourite dog names, rarest breeds, revealed
The most popular pooches and more are revealed in the 2022-2023 Animal Management Annual Report
Auckland Council celebrates as Hunua Ranges caution lifted
The caution over the 1080 treatment area in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park has lifted, six months after the final application for 2022. With already excellent results, this marks the third successful aerial pest control operation for Auckland Coun...
How to join a conservation group
Conservation groups across Auckland are working hard to protect our native habitats, plants and animals. Make a difference in your local area - find a conservation group near you.
What is Pest Free Auckland?
Pest Free Auckland focuses on the suppression of pest animals, pest plants (environmental weeds), pathogens, and marine pests, to help nature thrive.
Top tips for a happy howliday
Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some great tips for looking after the dogs of Tāmaki Makaurau this summer – and they’re not just for dog owners.
