Principles of hygiene
A guide for people visiting or working in Kauri forest areas.
Kauri are threatened by a soil-borne pathogen called Phytophthora agathidicida (PA for short), which causes the fatal condition known as kauri dieback disease.
This guide outlines six principles to protect Kauri from the PA pathogen. These principles have been developed for people who are working off track and serve as the foundation for behaviours to aid in protecting Kauri.
National plan to protect Kauri
Note: From 2 August 2022 ten new rules/regulations have been introduced as part of a National Plan to help protect Kauri from the PA pathogen.
More information on the Plan and how it affects operations on your land.
Research has underpinned the information in some of these guidelines. These resources will be updated in the coming months, with new guidelines to be developed.