Ranger Hana Harris explains how we can help protect kauri from the notorious pathogen threatening our forests.

Hana hails from the beautiful Northland region. In this episode she shares kōrero about her connection to native species and ecosystems through both her whakapapa and her role as a ranger. She covers the experience of discovering pekapeka/bat roosts, fighting to keep spaces pest-free, and of course, her work as kaitiaki kauri, teaching people about the magnificent kauri.

• The birdsong is a dawn chorus featuring tūī
• The music used is 'Let’s Get Down to Business' by Cast of Characters.