Is bird flu in Hawke's Bay?
No. Bird flu has not been confirmed in Hawke's Bay. The nearest case is 214 km away near Carterton, Wairarapa.
Nearest confirmed case
Near Carterton, WairarapaKāhu, a swamp harrier · confirmed 17 July 2026 · 214 km from Hawke's Bay
Distances are measured from the middle of Hawke's Bay, 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 Hawke's Bay
Save Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's BayWhere 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.