The Wharawhara Track and areas within immediate proximity of the site were temporarily closed and a rāhui was imposed in July when Phytophthora agathidicida (PA), the pathogen that causes kauri disease, was detected during routine soil sampling. DOC Operations Manager Zane Jensen said restricting access protected kauri by limiting any possible spread of the pathogen while wider sampling across the site was complete. "We all have a role to play in protecting these Rakau Rangatira," says Zane. "We're pleased sampling did not re-detect the pathogen that causes kauri disease, so we can now look forward to re-opening areas within the site.

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