14 February 2023
Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Trees down in Kuirau Park
Enquiry
Thanks for your updates this morning [reporter referring to morning updates provided HERE on Council’s website].
Is there any chance Kuirau Park might be closed off for safety reasons? There's a few big old trees uprooted overnight.
Response
From Rob Pitkethley Manager – Active and Engaged Communities:
Council has received multiple tree reports across the district including those in Kuirau Park. Work is underway on many urgent jobs while others are being assessed by Council and contractors and will be scheduled for treatment based on potential risk.
Our Urban Forester has undertaken a walk-through of Kuirau Park and while there are multiple trees down and one tree is taped off, there is no need to close the entire park. As with any areas where trees are down Council advises the public to keep clear of these until they can be cleared.