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 aims to provide a number of services for burials and cremations to meet a range of bereavement needs, and a respectful environment and professional assistance to support family and friends of deceased people. Council recommends the use of a Funeral Director to assist you with burial/ cremation arrangements.
Please contact Council as soon as possible to ensure the availability of dates. Staff can make provisional time bookings for services.
No booking is confirmed until all relevant documentation is received by Council. Please contact Council for the relevant booking forms required.
Upon receiving bookings, Council will confirm all relevant details with a Cemetery Warrant for interment.
Council requires all documentation at least 24 hours before any interment or service. For further information please contact Council's Customer Services Team.