December 2025 was an important milestone for kauri protection in Auckland with the first phosphite treatment programme for local parks kicking off in the Titirangi War Memorial Reserve. Huge thanks to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and the Auckland Council Biosecurity team for their support for this work.
It was a collaborative effort with Te Kawerau ā Maki, Kauri Rescue and Auckland Council plus a volunteer from DOC, who came to learn how to do the treatment process, all working together. We are delighted to finally get this work underway and look forward to improving the health of kauri in other parks around the region in the new year.
