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Tree Removal Prices New Zealand
Prices include GST. Council consent may be required for protected trees.
Tree Removal Prices by Service — New Zealand
Prices include GST. Council consent may be required for protected trees.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱Small Tree Removal (up to 5m) Complete removal of small trees up to 5 metres | NZ$300/each | NZ$520/each | NZ$850/each |
| 🌳Medium Tree Removal (5-10m) Complete removal of medium trees | NZ$850/each | NZ$1,550/each | NZ$2,600/each |
| 🌲Large Tree Removal (10-20m) Large tree removal, may require crane | NZ$2,600/each | NZ$4,800/each | NZ$8,500/each |
| 🏔️Extra Large Tree Removal (20m+) Major removal for extra large trees | NZ$5,200/each | NZ$9,500/each | NZ$15,500/each |
| ✂️Tree Pruning/Trimming Professional pruning and shaping | NZ$260/tree | NZ$470/tree | NZ$850/tree |
| 🪵Stump Grinding Grinding stump below ground level | NZ$100/stump | NZ$260/stump | NZ$520/stump |
| 🌴Palm Tree Removal Complete palm removal including trunk | NZ$260/each | NZ$720/each | NZ$1,600/each |
| 🌿Hedge Trimming Professional hedge trimming per visit | NZ$150/visit | NZ$290/visit | NZ$520/visit |
| 🪓Crown Reduction Crown reduction and major branch removal | NZ$420/tree | NZ$950/tree | NZ$2,100/tree |
| ⚠️Dead/Dangerous Tree Removal Removal of dead or dangerous trees | NZ$520/each | NZ$1,600/each | NZ$3,200/each |
| 🪨Full Stump Removal (inc root ball) Complete stump and root ball extraction | NZ$210/stump | NZ$420/stump | NZ$850/stump |
| ♻️Wood Chipping/Mulching On-site chipping into mulch | NZ$55/hr | NZ$110/hr | NZ$210/hr |
Tree Removal Prices by City
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Auckland
Auckland Region · 1.7M
From NZ$120
Wellington
Wellington Region · 215K
From NZ$110
Lower Hutt
Wellington Region · 110K
Pricing available
Christchurch
Canterbury · 390K
From NZ$100
Hamilton
Waikato · 180K
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Tauranga
Waikato · 155K
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Dunedin
Otago · 135K
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Queenstown
Otago · 50K
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Tree removal in New Zealand ranges from NZ$55 for basic services like stump grinding to NZ$15,500 for extra large tree removal. Prices include GST. Council consent may be required for protected trees.
Most councils and municipalities require permits or approval to remove trees above a certain size. Protected species, heritage trees, and trees in conservation areas often have additional restrictions. Penalties for unauthorised removal can be severe. Always check with your local council before removing any tree.
Stump grinding uses a machine to grind the stump 15-30cm below ground level, leaving the root system in place. Full stump removal involves excavating the entire stump and root ball. Grinding is cheaper and faster, while full removal is needed if you plan to build or plant in the same spot.
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