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The ban has been in place for more than five years to stop a pathogen killing the ancient trees, but the fight against the pathogen is not over yet
A popular Waitākere walking track has re-opened after a years long closure due to Kauri Die back. Five years ago it was estimated one in five trees in the Waitākere Ranges were infected with the disease. The popular cascade falls that closed in 2018 has finally reopened. Stuart Leighton speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6345391940112
Inspired by the annual Black Clash of rugby and cricket stars, a Manawatū school is staging its own Twenty20 battle for its big sporting names.
The country’s largest trees, kauri are threatened by dieback and climate change. But there is hope for the revered species