"The Kaimai kauri are part of our local identity and culture. Reducing the risk of this incurable disease spreading through soil movement is a priority for our district," he said.
"We are confident these measures will help protect at-risk kauri in the area as long as people do the right thing when the tracks reopen; which is to clean their footwear when visiting and to stay on the track."
The contractors and the Department of Conservation's kauri ranger team have participated in a cultural health and safety induction with the people of Ngati Te Wai, as part of the district's protection protocol.