Is bird flu in Palmerston North?
No. Bird flu has not been confirmed in Palmerston North. The nearest case is 69 km away near Carterton, Wairarapa.
Nearest confirmed case
Near Carterton, WairarapaKāhu, a swamp harrier · confirmed 17 July 2026 · 69 km from Palmerston North
Distances are measured from the middle of Palmerston North, 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 Palmerston North
Save Palmerston North 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 Palmerston NorthWhere 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.