Dog Events & Meet-ups in Auckland

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ExpoAnnual

Auckland Pet & Animal Expo

Senior Events Ltd

Usually September·Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane

Annual two-day consumer expo showcasing the best products, services and entertainment for pet owners. Features dogs, cats, birds and small animals, with entertainment arenas, Puppy Cuddle Corner, Farm Yard, Pony Rides, behavioural advice and Dancing Dogs. Indoor event, 10am–5pm daily. Visitors are asked not to bring their own pets.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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Group walkAnnual

Walk n' Wag Auckland

SMC Events (Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series)

Usually May·Omana Regional Park, Maraetai, Auckland

Dog-friendly trail walk through native forest with stunning Manukau Harbour views. Three distance options — 1.5 km, 5.5 km and 9 km — on pavement, gravel and forest trails. The official 2026 charity partner is Pet Refuge, which shelters pets of families escaping family violence.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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SPCA Walk-in Adoption Saturday — Auckland

SPCA New Zealand

Selected Saturdays throughout the year — check spca.nz/news-and-events·SPCA Auckland Hobsonville Centre and SPCA Auckland Mangere Centre

Walk-in adoption events at Auckland SPCA centres where no appointment is required to meet and adopt cats and kittens (Caturday). Each event is confirmed individually on the SPCA events page. Complete an adoption application at spca.nz/adopt beforehand to speed the process. Other animals (dogs, small animals) remain appointment-based.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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WOOF! The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show

Steven Oates / Auckland Rainbow Community

Usually March, around Pride month·Lower Western Park, Ponsonby (near Beresford Street West tennis courts)

Auckland's annual community dog show, now in its eleventh year. Open to all dog lovers regardless of breed or background. Categories include Best Dressed, Dog & Owner Lookalike, Most Camp, Most Butch and Wee Woofers. Entry $5 per category; all proceeds support Auckland SPCA. Sponsored by Nutrience Dog Food and the Rule Foundation.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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GAP Auckland Monthly Dog Walk

Greyhounds as Pets NZ (GAP)

Third Sunday of each month·Hobsonville Point, 1 Boundary Road (HLC Staff carpark), Hobsonville

Monthly social walk for greyhound owners, their dogs, and prospective adopters. Participants walk the Hobsonville Point coastal boardwalk; a small off-leash area is available (muzzles required). Prospective adopters are welcome for a relaxed meet-and-greet. Location rotates across Auckland suburbs — confirm each month on the GAP website.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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SPCA Fill the Bucket Street Appeal

SPCA New Zealand

Usually late October (Halloween weekend)·SPCA Auckland Hobsonville Centre and SPCA Auckland Mangere Centre (plus street locations)

SPCA New Zealand's largest annual street fundraiser. Volunteers take to streets across NZ to collect donations for abused, neglected and injured animals. Auckland volunteers operate from the Hobsonville and Mangere SPCA centres. Funds support rescue, veterinary care, rehabilitation and rehoming.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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Hauraki Canine Association Championship Show

Hauraki Canine Association / Dogs New Zealand

Usually June·Purina Pro Plan Auckland Exhibition Centre (AEC), Ardmore

Two-day all-breed championship dog show sanctioned by Dogs New Zealand. Open to pedigree dogs registered with Dogs NZ across multiple breed groups. Part of the Auckland region show circuit and a major calendar fixture for local breeders and exhibitors.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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The Labrador Club Championship Show

The Labrador Club / Dogs New Zealand

Usually June·DogsNZ Exhibition Centre, Ardmore

Annual championship breed show dedicated to Labrador Retrievers, held under Dogs New Zealand rules at the DogsNZ Exhibition Centre in Ardmore. A gathering point for Labrador breeders, owners and enthusiasts across Auckland and the wider North Island.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

WorkshopRecurring

North Shore Dog Training Club Championship Obedience Test & Rally-O Trial

North Shore Dog Training Club / Dogs New Zealand

Multiple per year (confirmed September; also a Scent Work Trial in late September)·North Shore, Auckland

Championship-level obedience test and Rally-O (Rally Obedience) trial sanctioned by Dogs New Zealand, open to dogs and handlers competing for obedience titles. The club also hosts periodic Scent Work Trials (SWT) — a second event is confirmed 26–27 September 2026.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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Counties Dog Training Club Championship Agility Event

Counties Dog Training Club / Dogs New Zealand

Multiple per year (confirmed September; also a Hoopers event in June)·Auckland south / Counties area

Championship agility event sanctioned by Dogs New Zealand, open to dogs competing at AD (Agility Dog) and ADX (Advanced) class levels. The Counties Dog Training Club also runs an annual Hoopers event. A great spectator and participation event for agility-sport fans around South Auckland.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

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Greyt Chats — Pre-Adoption Zoom Session (GAP NZ)

Greyhounds as Pets NZ (GAP) / Kelly Hawkins (The Dog Lady Online)

Periodic throughout the year — check greyhoundsaspets.org.nz·Online (Zoom) — open to Auckland and all NZ participants

Free Zoom sessions for prospective greyhound adopters and current owners, covering how to set up your home for a greyhound and support them through every life stage. Run in collaboration with behaviour consultant Kelly Hawkins (The Dog Lady Online). Free to attend; register via the GAP website.

Organiser siteChecked: June 2026

All event information is aggregated from public sources. Dates, venues and details change every year — always confirm with the organiser before attending. PawHub is not affiliated with any event organisers listed above.