Horopaki │Background
Masterton’s Street Tree Policy is due for review, and your feedback is sought on our proposed changes.
Consultation is open from 25 February 2026 until 25 March 2026.
Please refer to the Consultation Document for details of the proposed Street Tree Policy.
Tā tātou tono │Our Proposal
The proposed Street Tree Policy aims to balance the benefits and challenges of street trees so that Masterton can work towards a well-planned, safe, and healthy street tree network.
The underpinning principle and desired outcome of the proposed Policy is “Right Tree, Right Place”.
Reasons for the Proposal
The proposed changes set out a clear process for approving new street trees in new developments where roads will be owned by Council, using the consenting process to make sure policy and legal requirements are met.
The changes also explain when Council may consider removing a street tree, helping ensure decisions are fair and transparent, and that trees are only removed when there is a clear need to do so.
Te āhua o tō tuku kōrero│How you can have your say
We welcome your feedback on the Policy and Procedures. Please provide any feedback by Wednesday 25 March, by:
- Online Submission form - see link below
- Email your feedback to the Policy Team at submissions@mstn.govt.nz putting “Street Tree Policy” in the subject line.
- Post it to Masterton District Council, Freepost 112477, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840, or drop it off to the Customer Service Centre 161 Queen Street, Masterton
- Phone the Policy Team on 06 370 6300 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and tell us what you think.
