Protected Tree Fund
Protected Tree Funding process
- Fund will be assessed and administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Fund will be renewed annually in July.
- Fund administered by Council’s Community Services unit.
- The landowner is responsible for arranging maintenance directly with the contractor upon successful application.
- All work undertaken must be in accordance with the District Plan rules.
- Approval of any application will be at Council’s discretion and subject to budget availability in each year’s Annual Plan.
- The contractor may invoice the Council directly for Council’s funding contribution as agreed within the application upon completion.
- Trees damaged through storm events would be assessed on a case by case basis retrospectively.
- Emergency work to rectify tree safety – as defined by the District Plan – may be undertaken immediately by the landowner. Council will retrospectively consider the application.
- In the case of emergency work, the application must include evidence (including photos) that there was an imminent hazard to people or property if work was not undertaken immediately. Allocated funding for emergency work will be made at the Council’s discretion.
Further assistance
If you require further information or would like further assistance in applying for the Protected Tree Fund, please contact the community services administrator on 0800 924 723 or communityservicesadministrator@waipadc.govt.nz.