Domain tree succumbs to Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease has been confirmed on a large
Huntingdon elm tree in the Auckland Domain, located near the
“It is incredibly sad to see another of
our large specimen elm in central Auckland succumb to this
voracious tree disease.
“Unfortunately, removal is our
only choice and we are committed to doing so safely and
respectfully." - Arboriculture and eco specialist Simon
New Reports: Flood Risk From Rain And Sea Under Climate Change
One report looks at what would happen when rivers are flooded by heavy rain and storms, while the other examines flooding exposure in coastal and harbour areas and how that might change with sea-level rise.
Their findings show that across the country almost 700,000 people and 411,516 buildings worth $135 billion are presently exposed to river flooding in the event of extreme weather events...