Why Kauri are so important

Kauri are a cornerstone of the indigenous forest ecosystems of the Upper North Island.

Public Consultation

The second round of consultation is now closed. Find out what we heard and about the next stage of the consultation.

Controlled Area Notices

To help fight kauri dieback, some tracks have closed. Some tracks remain open under a Controlled Area Notice. Learn what you need to do to comply.

Track Updates

Find out about the latest Track closures in the Kauri Coast, Tauranga and around Waikato

Kauri are one of Aotearoa's unique taonga

Kauri trees are found amongst other native trees throughout the Upper North Island. But kauri dieback disease is threatening kauri with extinction. There is no cure for kauri dieback disease, it can be spread by just a pinhead of soil, and you can't tell by looking whether a tree is infected or not. But kauri will be saved – by people like you.

Doing more to protect kauri

New measures to strengthen protection for kauri are underway. Learn more about the Accelerating Protection for Kauri project, Controlled Area Notices, the National Pest Management Plan, and the Kauri Dieback Strategic Science Advisory Group.

The science story of Kauri dieback

Research is vital to the programme as it can result in the development of tools that will help us save and protect this Taonga for future generations.

News and Updates

Click here for media releases and updates from the Kauri Dieback Programme, and for copies of our Kauri Konnect newsletter. If you are a member of the media with an enquiry about kauri dieback, please contact media@mpi.govt.nz or 029 894 0328.

Consultation

To help fight kauri dieback, Auckland Council has closed many tracks in the Waitākere Ranges. Some tracks remain open under a Controlled Area Notice. Parts of the Hunua Ranges are also under a Controlled Notice. Learn what you need to do to comply.

How to Guides

If you're visiting a kauri forest, we've created some useful guides that will help you take the right steps to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions in relation to kauri trees, kauri dieback disease and the programme.

Useful Resources

Here you can find downloadable banners and posters and Kauri Dieback Programme partner agency publications

Track Closures

It's best to check before you visit a kauri forest of any restrictions in place. Click here for the latest information from local organisations on track closures.