Auckland Council won`t formally enforce Waitakere kauri dieback rahui - but locals fight on
(WorldNews New Zealand)

Auckland Council says it remains committed to fighting kauri dieback in the Waitakere ranges despite voting against closing the park to foot traffic. The west coast bushland is now the most heavily infected part of the country. Source: 1 NEWS Infected areas have almost doubled over the past five years, with contaminated foot traffic being the primary cause. More than 100 tonnes of gravel is being flown in by helicopter to improve track conditions along six routes, including...