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New DNA test approved in major boost for Kauri protection

A new DNA test developed by researchers at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington provides a faster and cheaper way to measure Phytophthora agathidicida (PA), the pathogen that causes kauri dieback.

9 Sep 2026
Kauri protection platform Kete Aronui recognised with international geospatial award

Kete Aronui has been recognised internationally for its use of geospatial technology.

15 Jul 2026
Kauri Kōrero June 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! Read about Kaimai Mamaku surveillance mahi, Kauri education and more!

30 Jun 2026
Call for Nominations for Community Member – Tiakina Kauri Governance Group

Biosecurity New Zealand is seeking nominations for a Community Member to join the Tiakina Kauri Governance Group, providing strategic oversight of the national programme to protect Kauri and implement the National PA Pest Management Plan (NPMP).

30 Jun 2026
PA National Pest Management Plan Review

Kauri are threatened by an introduced soil-borne pathogen called Phytophthora agathidicida (PA).

8 Jun 2026
Kaimai Mamaku free of PA

New Zealand’s southernmost Kauri forest has been confirmed as free of PA.

4 Jun 2026
Kauri Kōrero - March 2026

Read more to learn about the NPMP review, Kauri engagement tools and the latest in testing news.

31 Mar 2026
Kauri Protection VR Experience

A new way to engage These days we know more about PA and Kauri in Aotearoa New Zealand, but before we better understood this pathogen, there was a sense of of fatalism around Kauri protection.

30 Mar 2026
Kauri Kōrero - December 2025

Kia ora koutou, Welcome to the December Kauri Kōrero!

19 Dec 2025
Protecting Kauri through science and action

What has been learnt about PA over the last two decades?

19 Dec 2025
Kauri Kōrero - October 2025

I hope you enjoy this issue of the Kauri Kōrero, which will be the last one from me as I am retiring this month.

24 Oct 2025
Kauri Kōrero - August 2025

Kia ora koutou, We are excited to welcome you back to our first Kauri Kōrero pānui (newsletter) for a while!

29 Aug 2025