by Shaun Hardman | 29 Aug, 2026 | Case Study, Auckland Arborist, Hardfell, Tree Removal
Drone tree removal in New Zealand may sound futuristic, but at Riverhead Tavern it gave our Riverhead arborist team a practical solution to a difficult access problem. A dead oak leaning over the dock at the Riverhead Tavern presented an unusual tree removal...
by Shaun Hardman | 16 Aug, 2026 | Arborist Advice, Auckland Arborist, Hardfell
Ficus hedges are popular throughout Auckland because they grow quickly, provide good privacy and can form a dense, attractive boundary. However, ficus is sensitive to cold conditions, particularly in exposed areas where winter frost can settle on the foliage. After a...
by Shaun Hardman | 12 Aug, 2026 | Arborist Advice, Auckland Arborist, Hardfell
Notable tree pruning in Auckland is not as simple as booking a crew and cutting back the branches. If you own or manage a property with a protected tree, the type and amount of work you can carry out without resource consent is tightly controlled under the Auckland...
by Shaun Hardman | 10 Aug, 2026 | Arborist Advice, Auckland Arborist, Hardfell
Tree Pruning Cost in Auckland: Typical Price Guide Last updated: August 2026 How much does tree pruning cost in Auckland? For most residential jobs, the price can range from around $350 for limited pruning on a small, easily accessed tree to $4,000 or more for large...
by Shaun Hardman | 22 Jul, 2026 | Case Study, Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal Near Warkworth Restores Site Access This emergency tree removal near Warkworth began after a large stem from a mature pūriri failed across the only access to a construction site near Martins Bay. That was the situation on Martins Bay Road, near...
