[2021] NZEnvC 147 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 2.7 MB]
...(PA) Previously known as Phytophthora taxon agathis (PTA) The pathogen can sense a kauri tree’s roots and swim towards them using a tail-like flagella. Spread by soil and soil-water movement, through underground root-to-root contact, or human and animal vectors. Kauri dieback is also known as collar rot, which refers to the bleeding lesions at the bottom of the tree trunk. Cleaning footwear every time you enter or leave a forest area, avoiding kauri roots and keeping do...