Western Park tree falls across Ponsonby playground in Auckland

Home / New ZealandNZ Herald1 Sep, 2026 03:32 AMQuick ReadA large tree has come down near a playground in central Auckland. Photo / Nathan LimmA large tree has come down near a playground in central Auckland. Photo / Nathan LimmA large tree has come down at a playground in central Auckland.However, a witness told the Herald there were no children around at the time. Photos from the playground at Western Park in Ponsonby show the large tree snapped at its base and spread across the ground behind the AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.