Man chains himself to digger as west Auckland native tree protest grows
More than 100 protesters have gathered to stop the removal of native trees in Auckland, with one man chaining himself to a digger.
For more than 70 days, Save Canal Road Native Trees group have occupied an area of Canal Rd in Avondale.
On Wednesday, veteran protester Steve Abel, who was previously almost hit by one of the trees as it fell down, said up to 200 people were at the site after hearing police were on their way and contractors planned to cut down trees on Wednesday.
About half a dozen people were in the trees and protester Ken Sparks had used duct tape to secure himself to a digger on a truck so it couldn’t get to the site.
Abel said people were chanting and calling on Auckland Council to “step up” and stop the trees from being cut down.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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30.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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69.8% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?
The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.
We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...
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17% Yes
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65.4% No
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17.6% A little
Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - March 6th
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays is back this Friday if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Friday night.
| March 6th | 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Te Atatū South Community Centre
- A stacked mega line up of food trucks including Those Guys J & M burgers, Gyrolicious Greek, Baja Tacos, Natalia’s Food Journey, Akemi’s Gyoza (Japanese dumplings), Cream Ice Cream and Ae Brew (coffee/ matcha).
- Live Music with the captivating Lauren Collins
- Free ReCreators kids’ craft workshops
- Repair Café – bring along small household items for free repairs (koha appreciated).
Come join us for a relaxed, family-friendly night out in the community. Plenty of parking and seating or picnic in the park.
📅 Save the date at www.facebook.com....
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