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Is the Department of Conservation considering including Kaikoura Blue Penguins in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

Answered Question 37775 (2026)
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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Is the Department of Conservation considering including Kaikoura Blue Penguins in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not currently considering kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu as the species is not nationally threatened.