Graeme has lived in Waipu on this land his whole life and was delighted to be our second Northland landowner to receive a phosphite treatment kit so he can help his kauri improve their health.
The Kauri Rescue Blog
News, Articles, Case Studies
Dr Ian Horner retires after 40 years research
We salute our science lead Dr Ian Horner who retired from his job at Bioeconomy Science Institute (formerly Plant & Food Research) after 40 years researching Phytophthora.
Tiakina Kauri funding grant
Kauri Rescue has received a small grant from Tiakina Kauri to cover the period to the end of June 2026 to expand our operations outside the Auckland Region.
Kauri planting with Te Kawerau ā Maki
The Kauri Rescue team enjoyed a stunning sunny winter morning planting kauri saplings with Te Kawerau ā Maki and friends.
Northland funding helping landowners
Thanks to some funding from Northland Regional Council and Tiakina Kauri we have been able to offer support to landowners in Northland with kauri infected with kauri dieback disease for the first time.
Te Tai Tokerau / Northland Kauri Ora Hui
The Kauri Rescue team recently attended a well attended Kauri Ora hui in Whangārei hosted by Ngati Hine. Dr Ian Horner did a presentation giving an optimistic view of kauri dieback management and Mels took along the Kauri Rescue stall.