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Guide to managing kauri dieback

Kauri dieback disease is threatening the survival of our kauri, one of the most treasured native New Zealand tree species. Kauri are vitally important ecologically and culturally.

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Getting started

You can play your part by following these steps.

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1. Understand

Learn how the disease affects kauri and why it is so important to protect kauri ecosystems.

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What is kauri dieback?

Find out about the pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease, how it affects kauri and how it spreads.

What we are doing about kauri dieback

Learn about Auckland Council’s kauri dieback programme and find out about track closures.

Kauri dieback

Find out what causes Kauri dieback disease and how it spreads.

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2. Protect

Play your part in protecting kauri forests by preventing the spread of the disease.

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What you can do about kauri dieback

Find out what you can do to protect kauri when visiting areas with kauri, or if you have kauri on your property.

Kauri dieback best practice guides

Learn how to protect kauri when undertaking activities ranging from dog walking to mountain biking.

You can protect Kauri

We can save kauri by containing the disease and stopping it spreading to other areas. With these 4 steps you can help save kauri.

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3. Finding a solution

Learn more about what science is doing to better understand and find solutions to the kauri dieback problem.

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The BioHeritage Challenge

Projects to accelerate research to combat the spread of kauri dieback disease. The BioHeritage Challenge, Ngā Koiora Tuku Iko, aims to protect and manage Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity and enhance our resilience to harmful organisms.

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