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
Council does not encourage people to plant trees on Council berms, and discourages people from doing so. If a planting occurs without permission from Council, action will be taken to remove.
If you would like to discuss planting a tree on a Council berm or require further information on this matter, contact the Customer Services Team on 06 366 0999 or email enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz or over the counter at any of the Customer Service Centres.