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When will the Department of Conservation make final decisions about which species will be vaccinated in tranche 2 of the H5 vaccination plan?

Answered Question 39058 (2026)
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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

Question

  • When will the Department of Conservation make final decisions about which species will be vaccinated in tranche 2 of the H5 vaccination plan?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised by the Department of Conservation that timings for the delivery of the H5 bird flu vaccination are being assessed to account for the disease status and impact in Aotearoa, and vaccination feasibility for the different species.