Is bird flu in Canterbury?
No. Bird flu has not been confirmed in Canterbury. The nearest case is 360 km away at Cape Palliser, Wairarapa.
Nearest confirmed case
Cape Palliser, WairarapaNorthern giant petrel, an ocean-going seabird · confirmed 21 August 2026 · 360 km from Canterbury
Distances are measured from the middle of Canterbury, and Biosecurity New Zealand usually names the town a case is near rather than an exact spot. Nothing confirmed here is not the same as nothing here: wild birds move, and only birds that are found and tested get counted.
Get told if a case is confirmed near Canterbury
Save Canterbury and we will email you when bird flu is confirmed within 50 km of it. No password, and you can change the distance or stop at any time.
Get alerts for CanterburyWhere bird flu has been confirmed
3 confirmed cases in New Zealand to date. See them on the map or as a list. If you find sick or dead birds, ring Biosecurity New Zealand on 0800 80 99 66. There is guidance on protecting your flock and how to report a case.