Conservation, primary industry working with poultry industry after bird flu detected in Australia

Large numbers of wild birds, poultry and some mammals have died overseas.

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Home / New ZealandNZ Herald21 Jun, 2026 11:05 PM2 mins to readMPI chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel says, 'This is a serious disease.' Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYA serious bird flu disease has landed in Australia, authorities have confirmed, with New Zealand officials now working closely with our poultry industry to minimise potential impacts.

On our shores, Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel said everyone in New Zealand should be aware

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Conservation, primary industry working with poultry industry after bird flu detected in Australia

Conservation, primary industry working with poultry industry after bird flu detected in Australia

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