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H5 Bird Flu Detected in NZ Seabird | Wellington News
H5 bird flu has officially arrived in New Zealand, detected in a single migratory brown skua—but no new cases in wildlife yet. DOC is already vaccinating key native species like kākāpō and takahē, proven safe and effective from last year’s trial. While widespread vaccination isn’t feasible, priority will be given to birds that can safely receive two doses. In Ōamaru, seven hundred little blue penguins are being protected with visitor foot wash stations and heightened biosecurity, as their recovery is a conservation triumph worth safeguarding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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