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Help shape some of Auckland's rules in the new year
Have your say on two policies and bylaws in 2025 to help shape the local rules in Tāmaki Makaurau.
A tail-wagging Christmas: holiday tips for dog owners
Are you and your furry friend ready for Christmas mania?
Auckland Council’s pre-infringement notices prompt jump in dog registrations
Dog owners respond favourably to reminder notices.
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.
Successful prosecution after dog bites child
Community detention for owners of dog who bit child.
Dogs in the city: Off-leash hotspots
Nothing beats seeing your four-legged friends hurtle around a dog park with sheer joy. Make their day and let your dog off the leash in these four dog-friendly hotspots.
Plea for owners to register their dogs to help pay for vital animal management
Dog registration renewals lagging as time runs out.
Don’t drag the chain with your dog registration
It's time to turn blue for the 2024-25 registration year!
Preventing dog bites
Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, with most bites happening in the family home.
Any dog can bite!
Campaign launch aims to raise awareness of child safety around dogs
Introducing your dog to your new baby
How to prepare your dog to calmly and safely welcome a new addition to the whānau
Keeping your children safe around dogs
While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much for them – especially when there are children around.
Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!
Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.
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.
Love is a four-legged word this Valentine’s Day
Find true love on four legs this Valentine's Day.
Animal Management Officer scores dream job
Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!
