“The donation will create a living legacy to benefit all New Zealanders, provide more resilience against climate change, and aligns with King Charles’s lifelong interest in environmental conservation.”
A plaque was also unveiled beside the tree.
On the weekend of the King’s coronation, councils across New Zealand will also plant native trees as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings.
“Environmental restoration projects would not be possible without the generous contribution made by volunteers around the country,” Hipkins said.
“The coronation will be a time to acknowledge the immense efforts made by volunteers to improve social cohesion and build stronger, more resilient communities.”
Hipkins will leave for the United Kingdom on May 1 and undertake trade-focused activities there before attending the coronation service on May 6.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend events in their communities in New Zealand, including a family-friendly celebration at the Auckland Domain on May 7.
Other ways to mark the coronation include:
· The illumination of a number of buildings across New Zealand with purple lights overnight on May 6
· A gun salute by the New Zealand Defence Force in Wellington on May 7
· The renaming of the next New Zealand Royal Honours List to The King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List 2023
· NZ Post’s issue of commemorative stamps and coins from May 3
