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Will all 28 species for which vaccination is one of the actions in the Species Protection Plan relating to highly pathogenic avian influenza be vaccinated, if so, what is the timeframe for completion of this vaccination?

Answered Question 39057 (2026)
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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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  • Will all 28 species for which vaccination is one of the actions in the Species Protection Plan relating to highly pathogenic avian influenza be vaccinated, if so, what is the timeframe for completion of this vaccination?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised by the Department of Conservation that consideration and planning for the second tranche of H5 bird flu vaccination is underway, and no decisions have been taken yet on which of the 28 species will be vaccinated.