Post by Brent George on Apr 3, 2024 18:38:27 GMT
Victory for Colin in battle of the pōhutukawa branch
Stuff - Taranaki: 4-April-2024
Octogenarian Colin Harvey can now go to sleep without worrying about a branch blocking his driveway to emergency vehicles.
Almost six weeks after revealing his plight to the Taranaki Daily News, Harvey stood across from his South Rd property as contractors for the New Plymouth District Council removed the branch from the giant and protected pōhutukawa tree.
The felling of the branch on Wednesday brought an end to a years-long battle Harvey had with the council about the growth of the tree, which had stopped ambulance drivers from using his driveway when his wife needed medical treatment.
Stuff - Taranaki: 4-April-2024
Octogenarian Colin Harvey can now go to sleep without worrying about a branch blocking his driveway to emergency vehicles.
Almost six weeks after revealing his plight to the Taranaki Daily News, Harvey stood across from his South Rd property as contractors for the New Plymouth District Council removed the branch from the giant and protected pōhutukawa tree.
The felling of the branch on Wednesday brought an end to a years-long battle Harvey had with the council about the growth of the tree, which had stopped ambulance drivers from using his driveway when his wife needed medical treatment.