Two pōhutukawa trees deliberately poisoned at Hahei Beach
Two protected pōhutukawa trees at a popular Coromandel beach show evidence of deliberate poisoning via drill and fill holes.
Two pōhutukawa trees at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula have been found with clear evidence of drill and fill holes around their bases, indicating suspected deliberate poisoning. The Department of Conservation is investigating the incident at the popular beach destination.
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Two pōhutukawa trees poisoned at popular Coromandel beach
The Department of Conservation is investigating the suspected deliberate poisoning of two pōhutukawa trees at Hahei Beach after evidence of “drill and fill” holes was found around their bases.
RNZ
Investigation launched after pōhutukawa trees poisoned
There is clear evidence of drill and fill holes around the base of the trees, the Department of Conservation says.
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Pōhutukawa trees on Coromandel beach 'drilled and poisoned'
The Department of Conservation says two trees were found with "clear evidence of drill and fill holes around the base".