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 has agreed a cumulative total of rates postponed up to 0.5% of operating income. For the 2024/25 financial year this limit is planned to be approximately $360,000.