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Drone Rescue Mairangi Bay: DJI Stuck in a Norfolk Pine
Drone rescue Mairangi Bay case study A DJI drone became lodged high in a Norfolk pine beside the shore at Mairangi Bay. It was well beyond ladder height and sitting in an awkward section of canopy, so the owner called Hardfell for a safe arborist retrieval. View our...
Helicopter Tree Removal in Coatesville: Clearing the Rangitopuni Stream
This Coatesville helicopter tree removal project began when storm-felled trees blocked a steep, confined section of the Rangitopuni Stream. Conventional machinery could not safely reach the work area. Hardfell’s arborists cut and rigged the fallen timber from inside...
Drone Tree Removal NZ: DJI T100 at Riverhead Tavern
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...
Frost-Damaged Ficus Hedge? When and How to Trim It in Auckland
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...
Notable Tree Pruning in Auckland
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...
How Much Does Tree Pruning Cost in Auckland? (2026 Price Guide)
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...
Emergency Tree Removal Near Warkworth Gets Construction Moving Again
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...
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Auckland? (Complete 2026 Price Guide)
Tree Removal Cost in Auckland: Typical Price Guide Last updated: August 2026 How much does tree removal cost in Auckland? Prices can range from a few hundred dollars for a small, straightforward tree to $5,000 or more for a large technical removal. The final price...
Why Some Tree Removals Require Rigging and Technical Dismantling in Auckland
Most people think tree removal is simple. Cut the tree down. Clean it up. Job done. And sometimes that’s true. But many tree removals across Auckland are far more technical - especially when dealing with large dead trees in confined residential spaces surrounded by...
Hardfell Wins Manufacturing & Trade Category at the 2025 NorthWest Business Awards
Winners! Hardfell Ltd is proud to announce that we have won the Manufacturing & Trade category at the 2025 NorthWest Business Awards — a result that genuinely shocked us. The competition was incredibly strong this year, and we are honoured to be recognised among...