At Alert Level 3: Step 1 you can travel throughout Auckland for exercise and recreation outdoors. Our early childhood centres are open for enrolled children only.
Customer-facing facilities like leisure centres, community venues, customer service centres and libraries will remain closed until further notice. Essential services will continue.
Wear a face covering, use the NZ COVID Tracer app, maintain a 2m physical distance, wash your hands, and stay home if you are sick.
For the information about council services and closures, visit the COVID-19 section
To learn more about Auckland Council's response to COVID-19, visit OurAuckland
Water restrictions lifted - Water restrictions in Auckland have been removed from 23 October 2021. Learn more
Alert Animal shelters are closed to the public
Staff will continue to ensure all animals in our care are looked after.
Check the Auckland Council Adoptable Animals Facebook page or phone us on 09 301 0101 if your dog goes missing.
Kimihia he puni kīrehe āhuru
Animals in care at council shelters will continue to be looked after.
Animal shelters are open to the public but with strict entry conditions and required health and safety measures in place. We will be limiting entry numbers to ensure physical distancing rules can be met. If possible, please call the shelter ahead of visiting.
Viewing of dogs for adoption is by appointment only.
If your dog goes missing please check the Auckland Council impounded animals Facebook page or phone the council on 09 301 0101.
Contact details and opening times for Henderson Animal Shelter.
Contact details and opening times for Silverdale Animal Shelter.
Contact details and opening times for Manukau Animal Shelter.
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