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From pruning techniques to seasonal care advice, our blog is your go-to resource for all things arboriculture. Explore our articles and empower yourself to become a tree care expert.
Preparing Papatoetoe Central School for New Classrooms
New classrooms need space. When notable trees are part of the school grounds, getting that space takes careful tree pruning and planning to protect the trees. Hardfell worked with BUILTsmart on the tree pruning stage of a new modular classroom project at Papatoetoe...
Hardfell Kids’ Colouring Competition Auckland – Free Downloads
Calling all Auckland artists aged 12 and under! There’s still time to enter Hardfell’s kids’ art competition. You can now colour in one of our free pages or draw your own tree, forest, bush or nature picture. Grab your pencils, pick your page and give our tree crew a...
What to Check Around Your Trees After Heavy Rain in Auckland
A large tree came down across the playground at Western Park in Ponsonby during heavy rain over the weekend. Public reporting confirms the location and timing, but it does not confirm the tree species or the exact cause of the failure. We will not speculate about...
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...
Auckland Notable Tree Pruning Rules & Consent Guide
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...