Man hurt in Auckland CBD by falling tree

A large tree across the footpath on Wellesley Street outside the St Matthews Church after strong winds caused the tree to fall. Picture / Greg Bowker

A large tree has injured a man when it fell onto the footpath by central Auckland's St Matthew in the City church earlier this evening.

The three-storey-high tree was toppled onto Wellesley St by strong winds, striking a man who suffered minor cuts and abrasions.

Council workers are removing the tree.

- NZ Herald