Consultation on the addition of 174 individual trees and 29 groups of trees to Auckland Council’s notable tree schedule is set to open this week.
Council Policy and Planning Committee chair, councillor Richard Hills, says protecting notable trees helps preserve an important part of Auckland’s natural identity.
“Notable trees are living parts of Auckland’s story. From pōhutukawa to kauri to London planes – adding them to the notable tree schedule preserves their natural, historical and cultural stories for us, and to pass on for generations to come,” said Cr Hills.
“This year Auckland was recognised as a Tree City of the World for the fourth year in a row. I’m so proud of the effort we make to protect and nurture our vibrant urban ngahere has again been recognised on a global scale – our notable trees play a key part in that.
“We now have an opportunity to protect more of Auckland’s remarkable trees. We have assessed all trees that were nominated for the schedule up until the end of June 2024, and now propose to add them through this plan change.”
The notable trees schedule includes trees that are remarkable, significant or help wildlife to flourish.
What makes a tree notable?
Notable trees are significant for their age and size, rarity, cultural or historical significance, or the habitat they provide to wildlife, like pīwakawaka/fantail, pihipihi/silvereye, and riroriro/grey warbler.
What protections do notable trees have?
The notable trees schedule includes trees that are remarkable, significant or help wildlife to flourish. They therefore have greater legal protections and can’t be removed or significantly altered without an approved resource consent from Auckland Council.
Find out more about Auckland’s notable trees. You can have your say on the proposed change to add the trees to the notable tree schedule from 22 May – 23 June 2025.
