Draft Whakatāne District Tree Strategy - Ngā Taonga a Tāne

Thank you for being part of the conversation, consultation closed on Thursday 5 September.

Find out more about the Whakatāne District Tree Strategy.




Thank you for your interest. Consultation closed at 5pm, Thursday 5 September.

The identity of Whakatāne District is centred around its natural environment. Communities are passionate and proud of the beautiful treescapes that contribute to this. Trees are crucial to improving the wellbeing of our people and environment and shaping the fabric of the landscape. The existing strategy from 2000 is outdated and many things have changed in the past 24 years. As Whakatāne District grows, together with the impacts of climate change, it's important our tree population is managed well.

Read the Draft Whakatāne District Tree Strategy - (PDF, 3.5 MB)

What's happening?

As part of the Open Spaces Strategy we have developed the (draft) Whakatāne District Tree Strategy - Ngā Taonga a Tāne. The Whakatāne District Tree Strategy aims to enhance and protect Council’s amenity trees, which provide environmental, recreational, and aesthetic value to our streets and parks. The Strategy outlines a comprehensive framework for managing, protecting, and growing the district’s tree population, recognising the vital role urban trees play in improving the wellbeing of our communities.

The Strategy will guide us as we care for and manage ngā taonga rakau o te whenua (the precious trees of the land). This significant step marks the beginning of a community-wide effort to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population over the next 20 years.

What's included?

Outcomes identified in the strategy include the goal to increase our amenity tree population by 20% over the next 20 years and ensure that future plantings are distributed equitably throughout townships. It also seeks to establish plantings for cultural harvest purposes, ensure effective monitoring and maintenance of trees, seek iwi and hapū mātauranga (knowledge) and reduce safety hazards related to trees. The Strategy also prioritises the retention and protection of existing trees and seeks to reduce tree vandalism.

Have your say

The success of the Whakatāne District Tree Strategy relies heavily on community support and involvement. We encourage you to share your views and contribute to the development of a healthy and sustainable tree population.

Thank you for your interest. Consultation closed at 5pm, Thursday 5 September.

The identity of Whakatāne District is centred around its natural environment. Communities are passionate and proud of the beautiful treescapes that contribute to this. Trees are crucial to improving the wellbeing of our people and environment and shaping the fabric of the landscape. The existing strategy from 2000 is outdated and many things have changed in the past 24 years. As Whakatāne District grows, together with the impacts of climate change, it's important our tree population is managed well.

Read the Draft Whakatāne District Tree Strategy - (PDF, 3.5 MB)

What's happening?

As part of the Open Spaces Strategy we have developed the (draft) Whakatāne District Tree Strategy - Ngā Taonga a Tāne. The Whakatāne District Tree Strategy aims to enhance and protect Council’s amenity trees, which provide environmental, recreational, and aesthetic value to our streets and parks. The Strategy outlines a comprehensive framework for managing, protecting, and growing the district’s tree population, recognising the vital role urban trees play in improving the wellbeing of our communities.

The Strategy will guide us as we care for and manage ngā taonga rakau o te whenua (the precious trees of the land). This significant step marks the beginning of a community-wide effort to enhance and protect the district’s urban tree population over the next 20 years.

What's included?

Outcomes identified in the strategy include the goal to increase our amenity tree population by 20% over the next 20 years and ensure that future plantings are distributed equitably throughout townships. It also seeks to establish plantings for cultural harvest purposes, ensure effective monitoring and maintenance of trees, seek iwi and hapū mātauranga (knowledge) and reduce safety hazards related to trees. The Strategy also prioritises the retention and protection of existing trees and seeks to reduce tree vandalism.

Have your say

The success of the Whakatāne District Tree Strategy relies heavily on community support and involvement. We encourage you to share your views and contribute to the development of a healthy and sustainable tree population.