The Eastern Times has an article about the CBRRA's concerns regarding the damage which has been done done to the heritage pohutukawa at the southern end of Cockle Bay Beach and our suggestions for trying to protect it! Many thanks to local resident and Restoration Project Lead Barry Wood for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with Chris Harrowell of the Eastern Times.  

Please click this link: 

https://www.times.co.nz/homepage-top-section/heritage-tree-damaged-in-suspected-machete-attack