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What is a 'menacing dog'?
The Dog Control Act (1996) automatically classifies four breeds (Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario) and one type (American Pit Bull Terrier) as menacing dogs, no matter how they behave individually.
Menacing Dogs Amnesty puts the bite on pit bulls
Council's Menacing Dogs Amnesty runs until 30 June to reduce dog-related harm.
Dog safety app educates children
Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.
Dogs got dates!
More than 2,000 people turned up to Victoria Park on 12 February, looking for the love of their life and a date for Valentine’s Day.
Playful pup Tyke looks for loving home
Meet Tyke, a playful, confident Shepherd-Huntaway-Dobi cross pup who loves everyone.
Lovable Labrador-Mastiff puppy Ed needs a home
Ed is all smiles and loves to give lots of kisses and cuddles.
Let Moki make your day
Fun-loving huntaway-labrador cross, Moki, is looking for his forever home.
Council investigating reports of feral pigs in Hunuas
A warning about the destructiveness of feral pigs has been issued by Auckland Council.
Oma rāpeti! Protecting our maunga from pests
The Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) or volcanic cones represent some of the most significant cultural, archaeological and geological places in Auckland.
Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!
If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.
We celebrate our helpful heroes
Chrissy Clements shares her experience of volunteering for the Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation & Rehoming Charitable Trust (HURRAH), the council’s partner in dog de-sexing campaigns.
Auckland Council retains high credit rating
Auckland Council has retained its strong credit rating from international agency Standard & Poor’s.
Tips for staying safe around dogs
Here are a few tips to help ensure your children know how to be safe around dogs.
Growth poses challenges for council’s regulatory services
Auckland’s strong population growth is contributing to unprecedented demand for regulatory services, the council’s Finance and Performance Committee has heard.
Zoo Tales: Meet the meat eaters!
Carnivores team leader Lauren introduces us to her team.
Zoo Tales: Ducks to water
It was the perfect sunny day to release six pāteke (brown teal) on Rotoroa Island in this week’s Zoo Tales episode. Watch them take to their new wetland homes like ducks to water!
