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Initial myrtle rust locations in New Zealand

Map of Australia and New Zealand's Initial myrtle rust locations

Myrtle rust became established in Australia in 2010. By May 2017, the disease was found in Raoul Island, Kerikeri, Waitara and Te Kūiti. By August 2018, New Zealand had 740 identified sites.

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