Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
There are no restrictions for keeping pigeons or other bird aviaries on private property.
If you are keeping pigeons you must ensure they are not a nuisance to anyone else or causing health and safety issues to the public.
Find out which parrots and other bird species are pests in the Auckland region.