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Kauri dieback and myrtle rust research funding boost – Expert Reaction

Kauri dieback and myrtle rust research funding boost – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 November 201811 February 2019

The Government has today announced a funding increase of $13.75 million over three years for research to combat the spread of kauri […]

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Myrtle rust arrives on mainland – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 May 201703 August 2018

Following last month’s discovery of myrtle rust on Raoul Island pōhutukawa, the fungal disease has now been detected in Kerikeri […]

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Myrtle rust discovered on Raoul Island – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 April 201703 August 2018

DOC staff on the Kermadecs’ Raoul Island have confirmed the discovery of the fungal plant disease myrtle rust on pōhutukawa […]

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