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Is bird flu in Wellington?
Yes. 3 cases have been confirmed in Wellington, the most recent at Cape Palliser, Wairarapa.
- Cape Palliser, WairarapaNorthern giant petrel, an ocean-going seabird · Found in wild birds · confirmed 21 August 202649 km
- Near Carterton, WairarapaKāhu, a swamp harrier · Found in wild birds · confirmed 17 July 202619 km
- Petone Beach, WellingtonBrown skua, a migratory seabird · Found in wild birds · confirmed 15 July 202645 km
Distances are measured from the middle of Wellington, 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 Wellington
Save Wellington 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 WellingtonWhere 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.