Berms and Verges

Grass berms and verges are generally on Council owned land. Council encourages residents to mow the berms outside their property, which not only helps keep our city looking tidy but also helps keep rates down.

Council's policy is to mow berms when they get to 300mm high. If you wish to discuss this policy and how it effects you please call us on 07 577 7000 for more information.

For more information on berms and verges and who looks after them see here (1.45mb pdf).

Planting the verge outside your property

Occasionally Council will allow residents to plant the verge outside their property.  This is on condition that the resident takes responsibility for ongoing maintenance and either ensures the next owners take over that responsibility or that the verge is returned to grass when the property is sold.

To apply for permission to plant the berm outside your property please call us on 07 577 7000.

Road Berms for Public Parking & for Planting on Berms in Front of Private Residences Policy