Dogs prohibited at Ōrere Beach during native bird breeding season

Tuesday 30 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 8:41am

In this story Department of Conservation, Auckland Council

Dogs will be banned from Ōrere Beach and the Ōrere Point Beach Reserve from 1 October until 1 March 2026. The temporary restrictions aim to protect native shorebirds during their breeding season.

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1. RNZTue 30 Sep 2025, 8:45pm

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2. StuffWed 1 Oct 2025, 8:41am

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