Report a problem with trees, grass or weeds
Trim trees and shrubs overhanging boundaries to a minimum height of 2.5 metres above the footpath and berm (grassed area) and 5 metres above the road.
Vegetation growing through fences or hedges should be trimmed back to the property boundary line.
- Prevent tree damage while mowing [PDF, 983 KB]
- See what kind of native plants are best suited to where you live
- How Christchurch City Council selects quality trees [PDF, 13 MB]
- Overgrown trees, shrubs and other vegetation [PDF, 2.2 MB]
- Tree plantings [PDF, 528 KB]
- Tree removal request [PDF, 277 KB]