29th February 2024 Kauri / MuseumsThe Matakohe Kauri Museum is encouraging visitors taking detour routes to Northland and stop by over the next few months.
11th October 2023 DOC / KauriTracks across the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the North Island will see a phased opening following a kauri dieback disease scare.
24th July 2023 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe Department of Conservation has closed 15 tracks in the Kaimai Ranges after the detection of the pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease.
25th November 2022 Kauri / Weta WorkshopWētā Workshop’s modelling talents have been put to use as part of efforts to protect kauri from pests and diseases such as dieback.
3rd October 2022 KauriThe government is investing $32m into a plan to protect kauri in the country’s northern forests from dieback disease.
3rd August 2022 Government / KauriThe government has launched a plan to protect native kauri trees from dieback and disease.
16th August 2021 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe first map of individual kauri trees in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has been released to help combat the spread of kauri dieback.
8th April 2021 DOC / KauriThe Department of Conservation is upgrading its tracks and installing hygiene stations on Great Barrier/Aotea Island after finding two new kauri dieback infected sites.
22nd February 2021 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe Ōmanawanui and the Puriri Ridge tracks in the Waitākere Ranges have reopened after being upgraded to help combat the spread of kauri dieback.
15th February 2021 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe message to Aucklanders to take more care of kauri forests appears to be hitting the mark, with non-compliant behaviour trending down across the region this summer.
22nd September 2020 Kauri / TracksOpening up the walks restored access to the Karamatura Falls.
20th December 2019 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsAuckland Council will open several tracks ahead of the summer season following a year of work to address the kauri dieback problem in the west and south.
22nd November 2018 KauriThe vicinity surrounding Northland’s iconic Tāne Mahuta has been cleared of kauri dieback with no sign of the disease close to the tree, says DOC.
21st November 2018 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe government is to invest close to $14m of new funding into research to combat the spread of kauri dieback and myrtle rust.
20th November 2018 Kauri / Tracks & TrailsThe kauri dieback-affected Kitekite Falls track in the Waitakere Ranges will be reopened by Christmas, according to Auckland Councillor Penny Hulse.
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30th July 2018 KauriKauri Park on Auckland’s North Shore has been temporarily closed after a tree was discovered to have kauri dieback disease.
12th July 2018 DOC / KauriThirty-four tracks have been earmarked for full or partial closure by the Department of Conservation, which is seeking feedback on its latest attempt to combat kauri dieback disease.
19th June 2018 DOC / KauriA number of tracks on the Kauri Coast are to be closed temporarily as the Department of Conservation continues to battle the spread of kauri dieback disease.
24th May 2018 KauriLocals concerned not enough was being done to protect kauri on the southern fringes of the Far North’s 15,000-hectare Puketi Forest from dieback disease have set up their own footwear cleaning station.
14th May 2018 KauriAnother Auckland walking track has been closed – albeit temporarily – as efforts to prevent the spread of kauri dieback continue.
11th April 2018 Kauri / Waitakere RangesTour operators who take visitors through the Waitākere Ranges will still be able to gain access to it despite the coming closure of the forested areas of the park.
10th April 2018 Kauri / Waitakere RangesAuckland Council will make its final decision today on whether to close the Waitākere Ranges to help stop the spread of kauri dieback disease.
6th April 2018 KauriPartly automated cleaning stations are being rolled out across regions at risk of kauri dieback disease.
19th March 2018 Kauri / Waitakere RangesSorry, you do not have authorisation to view this page! If you would like to view the content on this page you will need to be a Tourism Ticker member. MORE »
21st February 2018 Kauri / Waitakere RangesAuckland operators are resigned to losing Waitakere Ranges product after the council voted to close the forested areas of the park.
6th December 2017 Kauri / Waitakere RangesTourism operators who use the Waitākere Ranges have welcomed the closure of some walking tracks in the park to help stop the spread of kauri dieback disease but are wary of further access restrictions.
