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What measures, if any, is the Department of Conservation taking to protect threatened species that may be at risk from H5 bird flu?

Answered Question 37244 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What measures, if any, is the Department of Conservation taking to protect threatened species that may be at risk from H5 bird flu?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The Department of Conservation has a range of measures in place to reduce the potential impact of H5 bird flu on threatened species, including species protection plans and a targeted vaccination programme for the most highly threatened species.