Auckland native tree protestors appear in court after clashing with police last week

A group of protestors have appeared in Auckland District Court following a long-running battle over the clearing of trees for housing.

Ten people are facing a raft of charges, including trespassing, after the removal of the remaining natives on Canal Road in Avondale.

As heavy machinery – and police — moved in to finish clearing the trees last week, protestors gathered and some attempted to gain access to the site, which has been the scene of demonstrations for 245 days.

They're due back in court at the end of the month.