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What biosecurity protocols, if any, is the Department of Conservation implementing to reduce human‑assisted spread of H5 bird flu in conservation areas?

Answered Question 37247 (2026)
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What biosecurity protocols, if any, is the Department of Conservation implementing to reduce human‑assisted spread of H5 bird flu in conservation areas?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation has guidance in place to reduce human-assisted spread of H5 bird flu, including reporting, personal protective equipment, decontamination, biosecurity controls and access restrictions where required.