Is bird flu in West Coast?
No. Bird flu has not been confirmed in West Coast. The nearest case is 385 km away at Petone Beach, Wellington.
Nearest confirmed case
Petone Beach, WellingtonBrown skua, a migratory seabird · confirmed 15 July 2026 · 385 km from West Coast
Distances are measured from the middle of West Coast, 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 West Coast
Save West Coast 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 West CoastWhere 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.