Invasive Seaweed Species on Great Barrier Island: September 21, 2021.

A new invasive seaweed species has been discovered on Aotea Great Barrier Island. Since its detection, the Ministry of Primary Industries and mana whenua have been working towards a dual response for controlling the spread. 

Louis spoke to Ngati Wai's Martin Cleave about the species, its impacts, and how they are looking to respond.