Auckland’s Animal Management workers: Exposing the abuse, misconceptions at the other end of the leash

Rachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·17 Oct, 2026 11:00 PM5 mins to read‌Herald reporter Rachel Maher joins Auckland Council animal management officers on the road, witnessing the difficult encounters and abuse that come with the job.They love dogs, but often face angry owners, threats against their families and decisions no animal lover wants to confront. Herald reporter Rachel Maher rode alongside Auckland’s animal management officers and stepped inside the shelter to see life on the other end of the leash.Galvin loves dogs. As