Is bird flu in New Plymouth?
No. Bird flu has not been confirmed in New Plymouth. The nearest case is 245 km away at Petone Beach, Wellington.
Nearest confirmed case
Petone Beach, WellingtonBrown skua, a migratory seabird · confirmed 15 July 2026 · 245 km from New Plymouth
Distances are measured from the middle of New Plymouth, 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 New Plymouth
Save New Plymouth and we will email you when bird flu is confirmed within 10 km of it. No password, and you can change the distance or stop at any time.
Get alerts for New PlymouthWhere 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.