12 Feb 2020

Kauri dieback continues to ravage our native giant

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 12 February 2020

Kauri dieback disease is threatening the survival of our kauri trees - it's well known about in West Auckland where a rahui has been in place over the Waitakere Ranges for more than two years since December 2017, but where else has it been found?

Karyn speaks with Dr Mels Barton about guarding against the spread of the fungal disease.

Signage of kauri dieback controlled area near Arataki Visitor Centre.

Signage of kauri dieback controlled area near Arataki Visitor Centre. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Bond