Costly end to Arkles Bay pōhutukawa tree fiasco
Hi neighbours. The Arkles Bay pōhutukawa trees that were poisoned at the end of last year have been replaced by three new trees. The care of the old trees, and then the removal, purchase and planting of the new trees, and the installation of protective bollards cost Auckland Council a whopping $50,000. The culprits were never identified by police or council. If caught, they could have been fined between $300-600K.
Auckland Council doesn't have any specific numbers on native tree poisonings in the region, but we find ourselves reporting cases frequently. Have you had trees near your home poisoned? Let us know in the comments.
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