Tree Council says agreement reached to re-protect century-old pohutukawa © RNZ / Dan Cook
A century-old pohutukawa in Mt Eden, Auckland, appears to have been saved from any potential to be cut down, according to the Tree Council. © Provided by Radio New Zealand Auckland Council admitted human error likely resulted in the pohutukawa being left off the list. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
In a statement on Wednesday evening, the Tree Council said an agreement has been reached with the landowner of 8 Eglinton Ave and Auckland Council that would ensure that the notable pohutukawa that sits on top of a volcanic feature in the garden of the property will be retained .
Century-old pōhutukawa saved from chopping with legal action after council error
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Agreement Reached To Save Mt Eden Pohutukawa
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Auckland Council is considering what can be done to secure the safety of an unprotected Mount Eden tree.
Auckland Council admitted human error likely resulted in the pōhutukawa being left off the list.
Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
On Thursday, the governing body addressed the century-old pōhutukawa which was previously protected under the District Plan.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said while reversing the error would likely incur costs, the magnificent pōhutukawa should be left alone. It s equally my view that you cannot allow a tree of this heritage nature - that we ve already scheduled once - to be destroyed inadvertently. That is not an option from my point of view . That view is shared by others around this table, Goff said.