Ko te mahi i waenga ake, horapa noa rānei i te rākau rāhui Working on or around protected trees

If the works you are proposing are extensive and you need a resource consent, you may also need an arborist's report written by a qualified arborist.

The arborist report should include at the minimum:

• the infringements to either Auckland Unitary Plan or the Auckland Council District Plan (HGI section)
• any existing cleared area on site in square meters
• any proposed vegetation clearance levels in square meters
• all affected proposed vegetation identified and located on a tree site plan (in bush sites include bush lines and plot canopy species)
• Outline of proposal and construction methodology, including machinery use and access
• Arboricultural assessment on these works (effects on vegetation)
• suggested tree protection methodologies
• (Kauri Dieback) measures
• proposed replanting and maintenance schedule
• weed control.

If you would like to carry out works to or around protected trees, you may also need documents like, an ecological and/or landscape report.

If you are planning to work on or around protected trees, visit the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ Arb) for advice on engaging a professional.

You can apply to prune or undertake works within the protected root zone of notable (scheduled) trees without incurring a (deposit or charge) fixed fee. To apply for a resource consent for any other works on or near protected trees, a fixed fee applies.