News

Dogs 10 Nov 2017

Successful year for Auckland’s dog team

Keeping dogs a positive part of life in Auckland has kept the council’s Animal Management team busy over the past year.

Dogs 19 Oct 2017

A merry Christmas for 644 dogs adopted this year

One hundred per cent of the adoptable dogs at Auckland Council animal shelters were re-homed in 2016.

Dogs 11 Aug 2017

Ruby finds her forever home

It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of the job at an animal shelter; a dog abandoned by their owner after years of loyalty. But this tale has a happy ending.

Dogs 10 Nov 2016

Happy ending for lost dog Chynna

A missing dog and her owners have been reunited thanks to Auckland Council’s Animal Management team.

Transport 3 Nov 2016

Update on Auckland’s 'road hog'

With so many invested in the adventurous animal, we asked Tracey Moore, Auckland Council’s Manager Animal Management, for an update.

Dogs 23 Sep 2016

Auckland Council supports dog control law changes

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team is welcoming proposed changes to dog control laws.

Environment 8 Jul 2016

Zoo Tales: Zoofari

We were delighted to welcome students from Oturu School who drove a whopping 300km from Kaitaia to Auckland to be part of The Warehouse Zoofari programme. Watch these animal-mad kids on their big Auckland Zoo adventure!

Community 11 May 2016

Teaching dog safety in schools

Animal management officer Janet Larsen explains how the 'A Dog's Story' app is being used to teach dog safety in schools.

Dogs 25 Jan 2016

Soulful Sonny needs a forever home

Soulful Sonny is waiting at Silverdale Animal Shelter for his forever home.

Policies / Regulations 6 Oct 2015

Living the good life

What you need to know about keeping animals in your backyard.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Auckland's biodiversity

Protecting and enhancing Auckland’s ecosystems, plants and animal species is critical to our environmental, social and economic well-being.

Rates 11 Jun 2026

Where Auckland’s Annual Plan 2026/27 has landed

The council’s Governing Body recently voted on the Annual Plan 2026/27.

Council news 25 May 2026

Opinion: The truth about Auckland’s ‘dog killers’ - Rachel Kelleher

Our Community Director, Rachel Kelleher, addresses online misinformation and staff abuse.

Things to do 22 May 2026

The ultimate winter escape guide to the best of Auckland

Whether you’re after a daytrip out in nature or a cosy overnighter with friends and whānau, here are the best spots that will recharge your soul this winter. 

Dogs 21 May 2026

From Bellas to border collies - Auckland dogs go green for the 2026/27 registration season

Sit, stay, register – good dogs wear green; it’s time to register your dog.

Rates 1 May 2026

Your rates in action: community services benefit

Auckland Council explains how rates are set and answers your questions