Takapō River tree removal

We’re planning to remove pest trees along the Takapō River to reduce fire risk and control wilding conifers. This work has been planned with Mackenzie District Council and Genesis Energy. We’re sharing this early so you can help shape how the work is carried out.

Why we’re removing the trees

We’re removing selected trees to:

  • reduce fire risk to nearby homes, visitors and recreation areas
  • limit the spread of wilding conifers along the river corridor
  • make space for more appropriate planting over time.

The work will be staged and carried out carefully, with attention to safety, access and surrounding land uses.

What's already decided

  • tree removal will take place
  • the focus is on reducing fire risk and managing wilding conifers.

What you can help shape

We know that removing trees can be a sensitive issue and that your knowledge is important.

Your feedback will help shape how the work is staged, timed and managed. In particular:

  • how this area is used now
  • how the timing of works could affect that use
  • whether starting on the true left is the right approach
  • what we can do to reduce impacts
  • any local knowledge or considerations we should factor in.

✍️Share your feedback to help us plan timing, access and reduce impacts from tree removal.

We’re planning to remove pest trees along the Takapō River to reduce fire risk and control wilding conifers. This work has been planned with Mackenzie District Council and Genesis Energy. We’re sharing this early so you can help shape how the work is carried out.

Why we’re removing the trees

We’re removing selected trees to:

  • reduce fire risk to nearby homes, visitors and recreation areas
  • limit the spread of wilding conifers along the river corridor
  • make space for more appropriate planting over time.

The work will be staged and carried out carefully, with attention to safety, access and surrounding land uses.

What's already decided

  • tree removal will take place
  • the focus is on reducing fire risk and managing wilding conifers.

What you can help shape

We know that removing trees can be a sensitive issue and that your knowledge is important.

Your feedback will help shape how the work is staged, timed and managed. In particular:

  • how this area is used now
  • how the timing of works could affect that use
  • whether starting on the true left is the right approach
  • what we can do to reduce impacts
  • any local knowledge or considerations we should factor in.

✍️Share your feedback to help us plan timing, access and reduce impacts from tree removal.

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Page last updated: 29 Apr 2026, 02:16 PM