Hawke's Bay Hospital has been forced to fell a chestnut tree after the storm that swept through the region on Tuesday caused extensive damage to its memorial garden.
A large limb of the tree was ripped off, smashing the garden's water feature and causing damage to a large part of the garden.
The tree was planted on the hospital grounds in 1932 by a group of Girl Guides in celebration of 21 years of guiding in the British Empire.
Hawke's Bay District Health Board spokeswoman Anna Kirk said the tree had a long history and was "much loved by staff, judging by the number of calls we have had".
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