Pedestrians using the base track around Mauao will this week encounter some delays as arborists remove pine trees.

Tauranga City Council reports arborists will be removing failing pine trees from an area near Sandy Beach on the Pilot Bay side of Mount Maunganui's base track.

Trees being removed include a dead pine on its way to becoming a safety hazard.

Pedestrians may be asked to wait at times while equipment is operating near the track.

More from Tauranga City Council's weekly update for the week starting September 2:

City Waters

Clearing the gutter of leaves and debris before and after each heavy rain event can make all the difference for you and your neighbours. Please don't ever sweep leaves off your own property onto the road. This just creates a blockage and potential flooding issue for someone else.

The Council is in the process of upgrading catch pits at various sites around the city to help reduce stormwater blockages, but every bit residents can do helps.

Council meetings:

Governance Services

Monday, 2 September 2013 - Strategy & Policy Committee

Vegetation and Tree Management Policy (DC 207)

Issues and options in relation to the Tree Management Subcommittee's recommended change to the Vegetation and Tree Management Policy.

Draft Elected Members' Expenses and Resources Policy Issues and Options (DC 288)

Seeking direction on the issues associated with Elected Members expenses and resources.

Debt Retirement Funding Policy Realignment (DC 253)

To consider proposed amendments to the debt retirement funding policy to reflect Council's revised planning and reporting structure.

Draft Outdoor Spaces Booking Policy (DC 269)

To adopt the Draft Outdoor Spaces Booking Policy for consultation.

Friday, 6 September 2013 - 9.30 am - Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee - Tauranga City Council Chamber

Ngai Te Ahi Hapu Management Plan Lodgement

Ngai Te Ahi Hapu Chairperson will be providing a presentation.

Tangata Whenua Collective Report

The report details issues that have been raised by the Tangata Whenua Collective.

Quarterly Monitoring Report to September 2013 (DC 283)

A status report is provided to the committee every three months to monitor policy and work-in-progress on Tangata Whenua issues.

Co-Governance / Co-Management in the Bay of Plenty

Powerpoint presentation will be provided by Manager: Takawaenga Maori Unit.