Multi-iwi project aims to protect Northland kauri, create jobs
12 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Waipoua Forest is one of the two most significant old-growth kauri forests in New Zealand but it is under threat from kauri dieback disease. Photo / MPI
Waipoua Forest is one of the two most significant old-growth kauri forests in New Zealand but it is under threat from kauri dieback disease. Photo / MPI
Northern Advocate
A government-funded collaboration between Northland iwi aims to stop the spread of kauri dieback and create up to 30 jobs.
Conservation Minister Kiritapu Allan announced the initiative, which is part of the Jobs for Nature programme, during her visit to Northland for Waitangi Day commemorations.