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

Answered Question 37776 (2026)
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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not considering regionally threatened bird populations for inclusion in tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme. This is focused on nationally threatened species at highest risk from bird flu.