Kauri dieback on the Shore

I am extremely concerned that the PTA Kauri dieback disease has spread to North Shore Kauri. Kauri are much loved NZ icons and our community treasures the stands in North Shore reserves.
It is imperative that North Shore City moves quickly to assist the ARC in whatever measures are necessary to fight this insidious disease and protect our Kauri. The City and the ARC cannot manage this task on our own, we need the help of residents and community groups.
I implore our local residents and reserve volunteers to help also by preventing the spread of the disease by thorough boot cleaning and washing before and afterwalking in our reserves. It is also important that the Parks Dept or the ARC are notified if any signs of Kauri dieback are noticed. (pic. A healthy kauri in Chatswood Reserve"

for Information on PTA disease (Kauri dieback)" 20th November 2008.