Alice Eaves Bush
Alice Eaves Bush has been closed because of the threat of kauri dieback. Unfortunately pests ignore the signs and still have to be dealt with in the Park. A group of volunteers has been trained to work in the bush where there is kauri dieback. Training involves attending a course and passing a test. Once qualified volunteers are issued with distinctive labelled vests for identification. Working among kauris where there is the risk of spreading kauri dieback involves observing the highest possible standard of cleanliness of equipment, especially footwear. This disease can be spread by microscopic fungal spores. Boots and equipment have to be cleaned and disinfected frequently with a special disinfectant, sterigene.
Workers have to keep well clear of the root systems of kauri trees. The infection spreads into the trees through damaged roots. Stands of kauri have interlocking root systems so it can be quite challenging working in a stand. Boots and equipment has to be cleaned when moving from one stand to another. It is to be hoped a prevention and a cure can soon be found for this horrible kauri affliction.
Volunteers working with rangers are illustrated.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
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Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
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82.9% Same!
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17.1% Would have liked to try something different
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