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Conservation Week 2016: Learning Through Experience

Council’s Learning Through Experience (LTE) Education programme helps school children understand conservation.

Media statement on abandoned dog

Snapshot makes council performance more visible

See how we are progressing, in a snapshot.

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.

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.

Scaling up gecko protection

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

Help dogs beat the heat

With soaring temperatures, make sure to keep your furry friends cool in the heat.

Keeping children and dogs safe at parties

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much – especially when there are children around.

Bee considerate

Auckland suburbs are undergoing a bee revival as residents embrace the opportunity to host hives in their gardens.

How to beat African clubmoss

African clubmoss is a serious pest that can spread quickly.

Council warns against third-party dog registrations

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners around the region that it only accepts payment for dog registrations directly, not through third parties.

How to keep chickens on your property in Auckland

Out tips and tricks for looking after chickens on your urban property.

Do the right thing – Register your dog

If you have a dog, its registration should have been renewed by 1 August.

New Auckland Council website live

If you visit the Auckland Council website today the homepage will look quite different.

Register your dog and save

Dog registrations are now open and owners can take advantage of early-bird rates.

A day out in Auckland for cost of a public transport fare

There’s plenty to see and do around the region that doesn’t cost the earth – and even better, you can get to these locations by simply jumping on a bus, train or ferry.