by Shaun Hardman | 1 Sep, 2026 | Auckland Arborist, Case Study, Hardfell
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...
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 hardfelldev | 12 Apr, 2024 | Hardfell
Three years ago today I took the leap and decided to start my own business. So far so good We have a great team of guys working for us and plenty of support in the background. Just want to take a quick moment to thank all of our customers, friends and family for...
