All confirmed cases
Bird flu near Carterton, Wairarapa
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.
- Found
- Kāhu, a swamp harrier
- Confirmed
- 17 July 2026
- Confirmed by
- New Zealand Government
- Location
- Near Carterton, Wairarapa
- Located by
- RNZ, not an official source
The spot marked is approximate. The area was named rather than an exact place, so the marker sits in the middle of it. Nothing here says a case is at any particular property.
If you keep birds near here
Bird flu has to be reported to Biosecurity New Zealand. Ring 0800 80 99 66 if you find sick or dead birds. There is plain-language guidance on protecting your flock, and how to report a case.