Court may have to rule in Waikanae hedge disputeKEVIN STENT/FAIRFAX NZ Vince Osborne on Te Moana Rd, Waikanae, in front of his macrocarpa hedge. To the Osborne family, their macrocarpa hedge is a labour of love that has taken four generations to grow. KEVIN STENT/FAIRFAX NZ Neighbours and the council say the hedge encroaches on the berm and is a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. KEVIN STENT/FAIRFAX NZ Vince Osborne's daughter Christie illustrates the extent to which the council wants the hedge cut back. After requesting a meeting with council staff, the family were given an extension till April to have the hedge cut.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2017 05:20 UTC