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
The district wide installation of Sensus 640MC smart water meters was approved through the Long Term Plan 2021-2041 Amendment and forms part of the Water Conservation Plan. The installation of analogue meters is not an approved option.