Kauri are a symbol of New Zealand, but in kauri dieback they face an existential crisis which we are not taking as seriously as we need to.
That's the gist of an article in today's Metro magazine, written by the former Waitākere mayor, Sir Bob Harvey.
Sir Bob spent days observing and speaking with stakeholders in the Waitākere Ranges, and joins us to explain the depth and breadth of the challenge, and what needs to happen if we're to preserve this unique fauna for future generations.
A rāhui was in place by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki at Waitākere Ranges to protect against Kauri Dieback - now several kilometres of tracks have been reopened. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook
