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
Permission is required before the scattering of ashes can be conducted within a Council Reserve, Park or Cemetery. This information is captured to ensure Council is aware who's ashes have been scattered, when and by whom.
This may prevent loved one's ashes being removed from the site, when areas of gardens are being considered a re-design.
This information may also assist with genealogists tracing families in the future.
Other options Council may consider giving permission for include: