Bird Flu Update, July 21, 2026Biosecurity New Zealand media update on bird flu – 21 July 2026Attributable to Dr Mary van Andel, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Chief Veterinary Officer. We have had no further detections of H5 bird flu. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds in a group, avoid contact, record what you see, and report it to the exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66 from anywhere in New Zealand, or online at report.mpi.govt.nz. More information about H5 bird flu is available at mpi.govt.nz/hpai. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading© Scoop Media