Kauri Tree Dieback

We want to protect and preserve our native Kauri trees so that they don't die away. They are important to New Zealand because their represent part of our culture and they are a vital part of our bushes and forests. Kauri trees like to grow in a warm climate and are only found in the North Island from Tauranga to Cape Reinga.

When people visit our native forests and bush they must clean their shoes because there may be soil in the treads that carries Phytophthora Taxon Agathis (PTA) or Kauri Dieback. Phytophthora means plant destroyer. The sad thing about this fungi-like organism is that it only kills Kauri trees!