Hearing underway over fate of fallen pōhutukawa in Takapuna

Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4:43pm

A hearing is being held to decide whether a fallen but living pōhutukawa tree in Takapuna should be removed. While apartment residents and the body corporate want the tree gone, iwi are opposing its removal due to its cultural significance. The tree fell in 2022 and is listed as notable.

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1. RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 11:59am

   Residents battle iwi over fate of downed pōhutakawa (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 6 Aug 2025, 11:59am

   Residents and iwi battle over downed pōhutakawa (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 4:43pm

   Takapuna apartment residents battle to remove downed pōhutukawa (opens in new tab)