What is HPAI Bird flu
Videos from the Ministry for Primary Industries:
For more information about H5 bird flu in Aotearoa and the potential impact to human health, we recommend these resources:
- Avian influenza, HPAI, bird flu, risk to NZ | Ministry for Primary Industries
- Avian influenza – Te Whatu Ora
- Avian influenza (bird flu) – The Water Services Authority | Taumata Arowai
DOC H5 bird flu webinar series
The DOC H5 bird flu webinar series steps through DOC’s approach to adapting conservation work with the presence of H5 bird flu in Aotearoa and the practical steps which can be taken to ensure personal safety.
People who would like to receive future DOC H5 bird flu webinar invitations can subscribe directly using this subscription link.
H5 bird flu information for Māori communities
Resources from the Minisitry for Primary Industries:
- He Pukapuka Aratohu mō ngā Hapori Māori – A H5 bird flu guide for Māori communities (PDF, 3,861K)
- He Aratohu Tikanga Manu Mate – Handling and disposal guidance for marae, iwi and hapū (PDF, 1,625K)
Resources in development
- Māori practitioners guide for cultural harvest
H5 bird flu information for rehabbers and wildlife vets
- HPAI High pathogenicity avian influenza – New Zealand Veterinary Association
- Best practice resources for rehabilitation centres – Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of New Zealand
H5 bird flu PPE and biosecurity module
All operators need to complete this module.
- H5 Bird flu PPE and biosecurity module video series – YouTube
- H5 Bird flu PPE factsheet to use with videos (PDF, 681K)
- H5 Bird flu Decontamination factsheet to use with videos (PDF, 509K)
PPE requirements vary depending on the site, the activity and the risk of potential exposure to bird flu. Check the factsheet relevant to your work for guidance on the PPE needed to work safely.
If you think you may have been exposed to H5 bird flu, such as through damaged or inadequate PPE, follow the H5 bird flu decontamination factsheet and video.
H5 bird flu how and when to report
Under the current disease status in Aotearoa, it is crucial everyone knows how and when to report suspected bird flu – your reports help us find the disease.
If you see three or more sick or dead birds or seals, call the Exotic Pests and Disease hotline 0800 80 99 66.
Find out how to report other wildlife concerns.
H5 bird flu activity factsheets
Use these factsheets to understand the risks associated with different activities and how to manage them safely. If your work is covered by more than one factsheet, read all relevant factsheets.
- H5 bird flu kete – distance tourism (PDF, 546K)
- H5 bird flu kete – pest species trapping (PDF, 621K)
Factsheets in development
The following factsheets will be available soon:
- H5 bird flu kete – working with dogs in the field
- H5 bird flu kete – hunting and culling
- H5 bird flu kete – monitoring nest boxes
- H5 bird flu kete – supplementary feeders and feeding
- H5 bird flu kete – environmental monitoring and surveillance
- H5 bird flu kete – wildlife marking
- H5 bird flu kete – translocations
- H5 bird flu kete – working with whales and dolphins
- H5 bird flu kete - working with seals and sealions
If you feel that your activity is not covered by a H5 bird flu factsheet, contact us so that we can improve this resource kete for everyone.
Email: HPAI@doc.govt.nz
Resources from other agencies