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Cultural 12 Sep 2022

Music helps te reo thrive in Tāmaki Makaurau

Te reo champion Stacey Morrison celebrates embracing Māori language through music and waiata in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Be a responsible dog owner
Community 9 Sep 2022

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Environment 8 Sep 2022

Please - leave our eels alone

Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.

Aerial pest control efforts to get underway in Hunua Ranges
Cleaning up our environment 23 Aug 2022

Hunua pest control operation due to get underway

Hunua pest control operation to get underway

Community 6 Jul 2022

Auckland tamariki share their favourite school holiday spots

If you’re looking to experience something new with the family in Auckland, or want to rediscover an old favourite, our six tamariki tour guides have got you covered.

Dogs 29 Jun 2022

Are you a responsible pet owner?

Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives. 

Pest Free 14 Mar 2022

Place traps

Find out how to humanely and safely trap rats, possums and stoats, including what tools to use and where you should put your traps.

Community 3 Mar 2022

Explore Auckland parks with Goosechase

This Parks Week download the GooseChase app and find adventures galore for the whole family at more than 65 of Auckland’s parks.

Environment 16 Feb 2022

'Ruru' wins award at 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards

Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team has taken out top honour for Environment and Sustainability at the 2021 New Zealand Spatial Excellence Awards.

Council news 11 Feb 2022

Winners announced for Sculpture in the Gardens

Auckland Council’s Botanic Gardens and Friends of the Gardens are pleased to announce the winners of the McConnell Family Supreme Award and The Friends Acquisition Award.

Environment 4 Feb 2022

Protecting the Hauraki Gulf

Help us protect the Hauraki Gulf now and for future generations.

COVID-19 12 Jan 2022

Auckland Council extends vaccine pass requirement

Auckland Council has confirmed that all its staffed facilities and council-run community events will require the use of vaccination passes until June 2022.

Dogs 22 Dec 2021

Who’s a good doggie…owner?

Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.

Council news 7 Dec 2021

Auckland Council approves updates to three bylaws

One bylaw replacement and amendments to two other bylaws have been approved by Auckland Council’s Governing Body.

30 Nov 2021

Vaccination passes required at Auckland Council’s staffed facilities

Auckland Council's staffed services and facilities will require the use of vaccination passes when they reopen until at least 17 January 2022.

Council news 26 Nov 2021

Auckland Council supports City Mission’s Auckland Angels appeal

Auckland Council is throwing its support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.