The #dogsofmadills are here to stay!

Thanks to your help, off-leash dog exercise has been allowed to continue at Madills Farm.
We now need to build a lasting partnership with all users of the park, so that dog access isn't challenged again in the future.

The Ōrākei Local Board has voted to make no changes to dog access at Madills Farm & Glover Park. Off-leash dog exercise can continue on the playing fields (when not in use).

However, we need to do our part to be good stewards of the park, and help educate other owners on looking after this wonderful shared space.

Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback to the council opposing the dog ban - the number of submissions for our area were far higher than any other region of Auckland, and showed that there was no local support for the proposed changes.

But it's not over yet. We need to show that we can continue to co-exist happily with the other users of the park, and help maintain our beautiful park. More information will be coming soon, subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of upcoming meetings.

Why is dog access at Madills important?

The large off-leash area at Madills Farm is an invaluable resource for local dog owners, providing:

Accessibility for all: The flat grounds are ideal for older adults and those with mobility challenges, enabling dog lovers of all ages to meet, socialize, and exercise their pets.
Safety and peace of mind: Naturally shielded from the road by a small hill, the off-leash area offers a secure space for dogs, especially puppies, to play and socialize without risk of traffic accidents. The on-field lighting also makes this a much safer space for women in the darker winter months.
Reduced pressure on other spaces: This designated off-leash area helps ease demand on other public spaces, like nearby Kohimarama Beach.

Anyone who has visited Madills on a weekday afternoon can see how vibrant and essential this space is as a community hub, with dogs at its heart.

What can we do?

Follow us on Facebook.

Join the discussion in the Dogs and Friends of Madills Farm Facebook group.

Subscribe to email updates from us at #dogsofmadills

Consider sharing a photo of you & your dog enjoying Madills Farm to Instagram with the hashtag #dogsofmadills. Write a short blurb about what the park means to you.

How can I get my dog onto the website?

Please share any photos of you and your dogs enjoying Madills Farm, along with what the park means to you, to Instagram using the hashtag #dogsofmadills and it should end up on here. Help spread the word!

Where can I see details on the money raised and spent so far?

Fundraising and expenditure is tracked in this spreadsheet.

I have question, can I contact you for more information?

Send me an email at woof@dogsofmadills.nz and I'll do my best to help.