2 confirmed cases in New Zealand
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- Surveillance area (0 cases)
- Found in wild birds (2 cases)
H5 bird flu confirmed on 17 July 2026 in a swamp harrier discovered near Carterton and taken to Massey University's Wildbase clinic. No poultry were involved and no movement restrictions were put in place.
The spot marked is approximate. The area was named rather than an exact place, so the marker sits in the middle of it.