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Transport 24 Jun 2020

Pets get final okay for travel on trains

Pets will now be allowed to travel on Auckland's trains following two trials and a survey of train customers.

Dogs 19 Jun 2020

Radio host is the talk of Manukau Animal Shelter

Jay-Jay Feeney doesn’t know if she’s flattered or offended after having a dog named after her.

Dogs 29 May 2020

De-sexing subsidy available for some owners of menacing dogs

Auckland Council is encouraging owners of menacing dogs to de-sex their animals and offers a subsidy for some.

Dogs 28 Feb 2020

March brings change of rules for dog owners

Winter rules come into effect for dog owners from 1 March. See the council website for full information.

Dogs 29 Jan 2020

10 things NOT to feed your dog at the barbie

Those puppy dog eyes can be hard to resist, but feeding people food to your dog at the barbie could make him very sick.

Dogs 28 Jan 2020

Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island

A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.

Dogs 24 Jan 2020

Meg finds her forever home down south

Kim Jones didn’t expect to fall in love on her recent visit to Auckland, but that’s exactly what happened.

Dogs 17 Jan 2020

New bylaw helping to maintain a safer environment for dogs and people

With warmer weather and longer days summer is a great time to head outdoors with your dog but expect a fine if you flout the rules.

Dogs 13 Jan 2020

New rules for dog management in force from Friday 1 November

Auckland Council’s new Policy on Dogs 2019 and dog management bylaw will come into force from Friday 1 November 2019 across the Auckland region.

Dogs 12 Dec 2019

Piri’s puppies arrive in time for Christmas

Piri, one of Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs, has given birth to seven happy, healthy puppies.

Dogs 11 Dec 2019

A new generation of council pups on its way

Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Dogs of all sizes welcome on Auckland Transport trains

Auckland Transport has announced the second phase of the pets on trains trial, extending it to allow dogs of all sizes to travel.

Dogs 3 Dec 2019

Auckland Council's first pest detection dog retires after 11 years

Tūī, Auckland Council’s first and the country’s oldest pest detection dog, is putting her paws up after 11 years of hard work.

Dogs 24 Sep 2019

Animal Management report highlights positive work

Dog attacks are down and registrations up – another successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management.

Dogs 23 Aug 2019

Biosecurity and bark control - behind the scenes at Auckland Council

Find out about Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs and barking complaints teams.

Dogs 16 Aug 2019

Behind the scenes: no shortage of love at Auckland's animal shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Council animal shelters and speak to the staff tasked with finding forever homes for stray dogs.