Council to return to Maraetotara Falls after jumper defies removal

Friday 10 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 12:03pm

In this story Hastings District Council

After branches and a swing rope were cut from a tree at Maraetotara Falls, a local man jumped from the remaining stump to demonstrate it was still usable. The Hastings District Council has now instructed contractors to return to the site to remove the tree stub.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 10 Jan 2025, 10:59am

   Maraetotara Falls jumpers defy rope swing branch removal - council vows to return to remove new jump spot (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 12:03pm

   Maraetotara Falls jumpers defy rope swing removal (opens in new tab)

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