Riwaka arborist for hop and orchard country
Riwaka is the hop and orchard settlement 5 km north of Motueka, near the mouth of the Riuwaka River. Oliver comes out to look at the tree and quote, and he and the team do the work.
- Work
- Tree removal first, then trimming, hedges and stumps
- Trees
- Big gums, pines and oaks
- Area
- Riwaka, Motueka, Kaiteriteri and nearby
- Team
- Oliver quotes; he and the team do the work
Riwaka at a glance
- Location
- Tasman Bay, 5 km north of Motueka
- Council
- Tasman District Council
- Postcode
- 7198
Map based on LINZ Basemaps, © Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, CC BY 4.0.
Trees and properties in Riwaka
Europeans settled Riwaka in May 1842 on former swamp near the river mouth, and the valley went on to grow tobacco, hops and apples. Riwaka is the heart of New Zealand’s hop growing, and the research centre here bred the Riwaka hop in 1997 and the Waimea hop in 2012.
Most homes here heat with a wood burner.
Main Road has a run of listed trees: a pin oak, a rimu, birches and a tōtara with a Phoenix palm near the butcher, plus a big Eucalyptus globulus in a field at the SH60 junction. Ex-cyclone Gita flooded the Riwaka Plains in February 2018 and fallen trees closed SH60 north of here, and in the November 2014 hailstorm orchard trees broke when hail nets collapsed on them.
Before you send a Riwaka job
- For trees along hop gardens and orchard rows, say where any lines run and send a photo of the whole row.
- After a hail or wind storm, photograph broken limbs and any collapsed netting from a safe distance before anyone pulls it free.
- Main Road has several listed trees. Check Schedule 16.13B for the address before planning a removal along the road.
Nearby: Motueka, Kaiteriteri, Upper Moutere. All Tasman towns
What people say about Oliver and the team
Oli was very professional and safety conscious, very accommodating and friendly. More importantly he did a great job, no mucking around. Definitely would recommend
Urban Forest did a great job in our garden. We weren't sure what to do with our trees but Oliver explained things really well and helped us find a solution. He then did a great job and cleared everything up as if he had never been there. I will definitely have them back in the future.
Riwaka questions
Another question? Call 0800 001 224 or send it with your quote.
Do you cover Riwaka?
Yes. Riwaka is part of the Tasman District area Oliver and the team work in. Pick Riwaka on the map or in the form.
Do you trim the big trees along shelter rows in Riwaka?
Yes, and taller trees can be taken down. Give the length of the row, mention any lines nearby, and send a photo of the whole row.
Get a quote for your tree in Riwaka
Tell Oliver where the tree is and what you would like done. He will ring to talk it through and set a time to come and look.
What to have ready for Oliver
- Photos of the tree and what is around it
- Its height against the house
- The way in for gear: gates, side paths, slope
- Whether the wood or chip stays on site
- Your town
- Any timing that matters
What happens next: Oliver rings you to talk through the tree, then comes out to look at it and quote. Rather talk now? Call 0800 001 224.
Thanks, we’ve got your details.
Oliver will be in touch to talk through the tree and set a time to come out.