The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
View H5 bird flu information and reporting guidance
Horizons Regional Council is responsible for pollution control, including dealing with smoke nuisances.
You can view Horizon’s Pollution Hotline webpage to find out the do’s and don’ts of burning under the One Plan Rules, and how to report a smoke nuisance.