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Kauri dieback 24 Jun 2021

Rogue rambler receives fine of $5700 in first kauri dieback prosecution

The offender found guilty of breaching Auckland Council’s Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park in 2019, was today convicted of three offences and fined a total of $5700 and ordered to pay...

Environment 24 Jun 2021

Grads Mawhai and Pip become New Zealand’s first specialist kauri dieback sniffer dogs

Biosecurity team’s secret weapon in the battle against kauri dieback.

Kauri dieback 12 May 2021

New survey to study kauri health in Waitākere Ranges

Auckland Council surveys public land to monitor kauri dieback disease and for the first time will be extending its approach to include healthy trees in its studies.

Kauri dieback 11 May 2021

Takapuna Beach home to ancient fossilised forest

At the northern end of Takapuna Beach, curious-looking basalt formations can be seen across the shore platform at low tide.

Kauri dieback 31 Mar 2021

Auckland Council successful in first kauri dieback prosecution

Wandering walker found guilty of breaching bylaw

Environment 16 Feb 2021

Kauri compliance message making a mark

This summer has seen non-compliant behaviour trending down across the region.

Kauri dieback 7 Dec 2020

Waitākere Ranges track re-openings delight board

News that 11 tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are now open in time for summer following upgrades to make them safe to use and reduce the spread of kauri dieback has delighted Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Kauri dieback 1 Dec 2020

Currys Bush Reserve track upgrades to protect kauri

Kaumatua blessed Currys Bush Reserve site ahead of physical works to upgrade tracks in the battle against kauri dieback disease.