Submissions have closed on the Street Tree Policy Puka Tāpae o: Kaupapa Here Rākau Tiriti

Late submissions are considered on a case-by-case basis, see our Submission Policy

We're reviewing Masterton’s Street Tree Policy. The policy looks at the future planning, planting, maintenance and removal of street trees across the district. The policy doesn't apply to trees in our parks, reserves or rural roads.

You can read the Consultation Document for all of the details and complete a quick online submission on this site. If you want to send us your feedback a different way, see below for other options.

Consultation closes 25 March 2026.

If you have questions about the trees on Queen Street, head to the CBD Water Main Upgrade page.

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”.

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.