Why we need to remove the Pōhutukawa trees on Pouewe St, Kāwhia

   Added 6 days ago

We appreciate the time and effort our community put into sharing their thoughts and feedback during the recent consultation on the potential removal of the 10 Pōhutukawa trees along Pouewe St. We understand that many of you have a strong connection to these trees and that this decision is not what many had hoped for.

After careful consideration of all feedback and the available options, we have made the difficult decision to proceed with removing the trees. This decision was not made lightly but was necessary to ensure the safety of our community, protect the seawall, and manage future costs.

We remain committed to preserving the natural beauty of Kāwhia and will explore options for new tree planting. Thank you again for your engagement and understanding as we work together to ensure the long term wellbeing of our town.

You can find out more information about this, including a link to the recording of the Kāwhia Community Board meeting here - https://engage.otodc.govt.nz/proposed-removal-of-pohutukawa-trees