Kauri seedlings planted with hope they are resistant to kauri dieback
Before vast numbers of Kauri trees were felled to build the villas of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn for early European settlers, Auckland's Waitakere Ranges were covered in ancient forests. But this century they've faced kauri dieback. There is no known cure but a collaboration between mana whenua, scientists, Auckland council and volunteers is providing a glimmer of hope. 2000 strong kauri seedlings have been planted in the ranges and it is hoped the young trees are resistant to the disease. Matthew Theunissen reports.
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