Residents fear fire risks from IKEA pine plantations in Hawke's Bay

Friday 5 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 10:14am

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A rural community in Central Hawke's Bay is concerned about fire risks following IKEA's conversion of six farms into pine forestry since 2020. The company believes it is the district's largest forestry owner. Approximately 200 hectares of the company's forestry burned in October.

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1. Stuff via RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 7:25am

   IKEA's Hawke's Bay pine tree expansion flames fears residents will be left to pay (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 9:51am

   Ikea’s Hawke’s Bay pine tree expansion sparks fears residents will be left to pay (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 10:14am

   Fears over IKEA forests as a district is 'swallowed' by pines (opens in new tab)

   • A district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over IKEA forests (opens in new tab) Fri 5 Dec 2025, 10:14am