Kauri

Another Auckland walking track has been closed – albeit temporarily – as efforts to prevent the spread of kauri dieback continue.

Tour operators who take visitors through the Waitākere Ranges will still be able to gain access to it despite the coming closure of the forested areas of the park. 

Auckland Council will make its final decision today on whether to close the Waitākere Ranges to help stop the spread of kauri dieback disease.

Partly automated cleaning stations are being rolled out across regions at risk of kauri dieback disease.

PRESS RELEASE: Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation (DOC) is temporarily closing all tracks in Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve, in support of the rāhui placed by Te Kawerau ā MORE »

Auckland operators are resigned to losing Waitakere Ranges product after the council voted to close the forested areas of the park.

Tourism operators who use the Waitākere Ranges have welcomed the closure of some walking tracks in the park to help stop the spread of kauri dieback disease but are wary of further access restrictions.