The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
View H5 bird flu information and reporting guidance
No, road reserve berms should be kept free of vegetation including trees to ensure the safe use of the road and footpath users. We value our residents taking pride in their roadside berms - trees can beautify a street but they also have an ongoing maintenance legacy long after the well-intentioned planter.
The established trees on berms within our district require care. If any road reserve planting is deemed to be a hazard, Council can require it to be trimmed or removed. This is for public safety reasons; to ensure clear sight lines and clearance from impact on footpaths, roads, streetlights, drainage and underground infrastructure.