Problems with roadside vegetation

Having issues with vegetation near a road? Find out who to contact to get it put right.

To report:

overgrown vegetation on a traffic island - contact us
a tree growing into power lines – call Electra
a tree(s) growing into telephone lines – call One NZ or Chorus

Other tree issues

Contact Council for any of the following tree issues:

branch:
- has fallen onto the berm/small branch is hanging and ready to fall
- overhanging the footpath or road
tree:
- looks as if it is going to fall
- is obstructing vision/poses a safety concern when driving
- fallen onto footpath
roots are damaging sewer line/water pipes
rural zone trees requiring trimming/removing/attending to.

Leaf fall and road sweeping

All residential streets are swept four times each year, with the exception of some arterial streets, which are swept monthly. Council does not do additional sweeps.