We have a programme of planting trees as we want to increase our canopy cover.
During the early stages of tree growth, we carry out multiple site visits to check on the development, feed, water, and place mulch around the base of the tree. Once they're established, they are added into our street tree pruning programme.
We currently chose the public trees based on suitability for the individual site.
Our contractors routinely monitor tree conditions in the city and prune them when necessary. For example, if they obstruct:
We do not prune trees that block views or cast shade.
Council only remove public trees that are dead, dying, or dangerous to people or property. Trees are not removed:
Council assesses large trees in public areas every three years, and we have our annual work programme.
You can see the approximate property boundaries on Council’s publicly available GIS maps here. Please note the boundaries are approximate and if you require confirmation, you will need to engage a property surveyor.
You can raise a service request by contacting us at [email protected], the Antenno app, or calling us on 04 237 5089.
You can check with Council by contacting us via [email protected], Antenno, or calling us on 04 237 5089 to raise a service request. Please include photos and clarify the location you would like to plant.
Council's Manager Arboriculture will be in touch to discuss this with you.
This is best done by raising a service request - via [email protected], the Antenno app, or calling us on 04 237 5089. Please include any photographs, type, size and location of the tree(s). Council's Manager Arboriculture will be in touch to discuss this further with you, noting there is no guarantee we can take the tree.
