Their is a new disease that had been speared around on the New Zealand land. Also the Ministry for Primary (MPI) has discorded a new disease called myrtle rust. This is the first time that it has happened in New Zealand. They also say that people should not go and touch it if they see it. The Minister Nathan Guy is getting people that have bought plants from Kerikeri nurseries to check for myrtle rust. The disease can cause serious damage to the native and plant that is known in New Zealand in the Pohutukawa. The disease can travel on wind and speared relay fast. Also the MPI says that their no method of controlling the disease in the wind.
