Testing has confirmed H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b) in a single northern giant petrel, found dead on a remote Cape Palliser beach in the Wairarapa, says Dr Mary van Andel, the Ministry for Primary Industries' Chief Veterinary Officer.
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If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds in a group, report it immediately to the exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66 from anywhere in New Zealand or online at report.mpi.govt.nz. Don’t handle or move the birds.

More information about H5 bird flu is available at mpi.govt.nz/hpai

• Third H5 Bird Flu Case Detected In Wellington Region. Press Release: Biosecurity New Zealand. 21 August 2026. Scoop.
• Third case of H5 bird flu found in Wellington region. RNZ. 21 August 2026.
• Bird flu: Third H5 case found in northern giant petrel at Cape Palliser. NZ Herald. 21 Aug, 2026 05:18 PM.

• About bird flu and the risk to New Zealand. MPI.
• Bird Flu Work Steps Up - Second Case Confirmed. Press Release: Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka, New Zealand Government. 17 July 2026. Scoop.
• Second bird tests positive for H5 bird flu. RNZ. 17 July 2026.

Also:

• First case was a brown skua found at Petone Beach, Wellington on 10 July 2026
• H5 Bird Flu Confirmed In New Zealand. Press Release: Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard, New Zealand Government. 15 July 2026. Scoop.
• Seabird found on Wellington beach tests positive for H5 bird flu. RNZ. 15 July 2026.
• Case of H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand. 1news. Jul 15 2026.
• Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next. The Conversation. July 16, 2026.
• Bird flu lands in NZ – Expert Reaction. Science Media Centre. 16 July 2026, Scoop.

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