These two trees on the edge of the development site opposite Mead Street, off Rosebank Road, in Avondale, Auckland, are safe, for now (see media release).

The developer of this 25 acre site, which is now to become a business park, wants to fell the Pohutukawa, and cut into the roots of the Oak, in order to build as much as possible around the Oak.

The Tree Council has stopped the felling of the Pohutukawa by taking an action in the High Court against the developer and Auckland City Council. An agreement was signed on March 18^th that will mean that any further move to cut down the Pohutukawa will need public consultation.

The Tree Council would like both trees to be fully protected, and the area around them made into a ‘green’ area, for the public and employees to enjoy.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

*    Let your views be known to John McKearney, the developer, of Jomac Construction, trading under Connell Place Ltd, (Connell Place Ltd, Box 9359, Newmarket, Auckland 1149; Jomac Construction, PO Box 28 129, Remuera); ph 522 0156 or 0274 925 603  

*    Let your views be known to local councillors and John Duthie, General Manager, City Development, Auckland City Council, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

*     Add your name to the growing list of people who would be prepared to blockade the tree and/or rush to the tree in an emergency.

*     Let us know if you see any activity near the trees

*    Be prepared to write a submission if/when another application is made to fell the tree - guidance will be given.

*    Write to local and national media.

 THANKS VERY MUCH.