Save Monte Cecilia’s Off-Leash Dog Area

$3,825 of $15,000 goal
Given by 54 generous donors in around 4 months

A grassroots group advocating off-leash dog access at Monte Cecilia Park, challenging local board decisions and promoting community voices

Auckland

🐾 Save Monte Cecilia’s Off-Leash Dog Area - We Can’t Do It Without You

For years, Monte Cecilia Park has been a place where dogs run free, friendships are made, and the community feels like family. But a recent decision by the Puketāpapa Local Board would have ended off-leash access from 1 August - ignoring 88% of public submissions, expert advice, and over 1,000 petition signatures.

We’re standing up in court to protect:

• 🐕 The joy of dogs running free and safe

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A gathering place for neighbours and friends

• 🗳️ The community’s right to have its voice heard

Thanks to your support, we’ve already secured a temporary High Court order - but the fight isn’t over yet. Every step forward comes with legal costs, and we can’t do this alone.

💖 Your donation will help cover:

• 🧾 Legal fees for the ongoing Judicial Review

• 📣 Community outreach and education

• 🐕 Responsible dog ownership initiatives

⏳ We have weeks, not months. Every single contribution - no matter the size - brings us closer to keeping Monte Cecilia’s off-leash area alive. Even the smallest gift, when joined with others, becomes powerful.

❤️ Donate today 🙏

Let’s keep tails wagging for years to come!

Use of funds

Legal fees for the ongoing Judicial Review

Community outreach and administration costs

Responsible dog ownership initiatives

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We have got interim orders from the High Court to pause changes to the park!  14 August 2025

Here's a copy of the Sealed Order of the High Court that kept our beloved Monte Cecilia from going fully on-leash on the 1st August, Dog Lovers!

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Kennedy
Kennedy 1 day ago
Keep up the great work!!!
$50
Desiree
Desiree 1 day ago
Good luck team - I don’t go to Monte much these days but I want to call out the work you are doing as very important to all Aucklanders who want to see our elected representatives listen to the people and do what’s right! Thank-you for taking this on it is important work.
$150
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David Weikart
David Weikart 2 days ago
$100
Vicki
Vicki 2 days ago
You guys have done a great job on behalf of all us local dog owners.
$100

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This campaign started on 13 Aug 2025 and ends on 13 Feb 2026.