by Shaun Hardman | 2 Sep, 2026 | Arborist Advice, Auckland Arborist, Hazardous Trees
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...
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 | 15 May, 2026 | Tree Removal, Arborist Advice, Auckland Arborist, Hazardous Trees
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...
