Legal proceedings underway to stop removal of trees on Auckland maunga

A High Court application has been made for a Judicial Review in relation to the Owairaka tree felling plans, with Tūpuna Maunga Authority and Auckland Council named as respondents.

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority said it is aware that an application has been filed by private individuals for judicial review of its decision to remove 345 non-native trees at Ōwairaka/Mt Albert as part of a vegetation restoration programme… Read the NZ Herald article

Honour the Maunga and supporters gathered to celebrate news of the judicial review.