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.
Piri’s puppies arrive in time for Christmas
Piri, one of Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs, has given birth to seven happy, healthy puppies.
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.
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 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.
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.
Stay safe around fireworks
Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.
Animal Management report highlights positive work
Dog attacks are down and registrations up – another successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management.
Biosecurity and bark control - behind the scenes at Auckland Council
Find out about Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs and barking complaints teams.
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.