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
All Septic Tank systems must comply with the Horizons Regional Councils One Plan. The design should be undertaken by a suitably qualified person. To find a suitably qualified designer Council suggests looking in the yellow pages.
As Horizons Regional Council are the controlling body, Council suggests contact them directly for any further information on 0508 800 800