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RNZ News
3 days ago
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Woman attacked by dog at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens. Photo: Supplied A woman required an ambulance after she was attacked by a dog at Auckland Botanic Gardens on Monday. A St John spokesperson said they were notified of an animal incident at the gardens about 9:30am. "One ambulance responded and transported one patient, in a minor condition, to Bakerfield Medical Centre." Auckland Council licensing and compliance general manager Rob Irvine told RNZ the botanic garden's staff came to the woman's aid after she was injured by a roaming dog in an on-leash area of the park. "We understand that staff administered first aid on site while an ambulance and Animal Management were notified. "We're currently investigating the incident, including reviewing CCTV footage. He said the incident was a reminder to all dog owners to ensure their dogs were not off-leash or roaming in dedicated on-leash areas. "If you see a roaming dog or need to report a dog attack on a person or animal, report it immediately and our Animal Management Officers will be on-site as soon as possible." Roaming dogs can be reported to the council on 09 301 0101 and dog attacks can be reported on 0800 462 685. He asked anyone who witnessed the incident on Monday to call Animal Management. Meanwhile, a woman shared on social media that her mother was the victim of the attack. She claimed after the dog bit her mum's arm unprovoked, its owners did not stay with her as she lay on the concrete path bleeding out. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
23-05-2025
- RNZ News
Botanic gardens protecting biodiversity
environment 41 minutes ago We've probably all had the chance to take a wander through botanic gardens, but how much thought do we give to just how important they are. This week is Botanic Gardens Week and this year the message is that 'botanic gardens are the zoos for plants'. Emma Simpkins from Auckland Botanic Gardens spoke to Jesse.
