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
While Council’s Open Space Maintenance Contractor applies Glyphosate 360 in playground areas with cushion fall surfaces to effectively eliminate deeply rooted weeds such as woody perennials, such treatments are typically localised to targeted areas. It's important to note that Glyphosate 360 is not applied to actively used sports fields.