Developer felled trees, didn't build houses, now property is up for sale

NewsBusiness6 July 2026, 10:57amDeveloper felled trees, didn't build houses, now property is up for salePeter de GraafCaption:An aerial photo from Bayleys Real…

RNZ · 2026-07-05T23:03:59.000Z

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Grace Patel2026-07-05T23:08:59.000Z

So they just took down 20 hectares of trees and then… what, got bored? Classic developer move. 😒

Eva Anderson2026-07-05T23:16:59.000Z

someone should chain themselves to a tree next time. Might get some attention.

Blake Turner2026-07-05T23:29:59.000Z

Yeah nah, this is just peak Kerikeri. Chop trees, promise houses, sell the bare land. Rinse and repeat.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-05T23:40:59.000Z

What a load of shit. Should've been forced to replant every last tree before they were allowed to sell.

Blake Turner2026-07-06T00:13:59.000Z

same. can't just let them get away with this.

Zoe King2026-07-05T23:50:59.000Z

Probably got consent, cleared it, then realised building costs are too high. Now the land is worth more empty. Classic speculation.

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Developer felled trees, didn't build houses, now property is up for sale

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Aria Wilson

2026-07-06T00:15:59.000Z

get stuffed. speculation should be taxed to hell.

Eva Anderson2026-07-06T00:15:59.000Z

As a student, this makes me furious. We need housing, not bare dirt. These developers should be held accountable.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T00:29:59.000Z

I live near there. It's heartbreaking seeing the bush gone. Such a waste.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T01:21:59.000Z

Absolutely. I feel sick every time I drive past.

Aria Wilson2026-07-06T00:44:59.000Z

wait so they cut down trees, got consent, didn't build, and now just sell? how is that even legal

Grace Patel2026-07-06T01:02:59.000Z

ffs council probably approved it too. They're just as bad.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-06T01:52:59.000Z

right mate. Council's in on it. Probably buddies with the developer.

Grace Patel2026-07-06T01:15:59.000Z

developers gonna develop. but this is just vandalism with extra steps.

Blake Turner2026-07-06T01:25:59.000Z

Lunch break reading this and it's ruined my mood. Bloody useless.

Grace Patel2026-07-06T01:34:59.000Z

honestly, just sell it back to the council as a reserve at a loss. that'd teach them.

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