3952 (2024). Lan Pham to the Associate Minister of Agriculture

3952 (2024). Lan Pham to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: Will the Minister commit to prioritising domesticated animal care if Avian Flu arrives in New Zealand?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I am advised the strain of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza that is currently circulating has had significant effects on commercial poultry, wild birds and some mammals across the world. For this reason, New Zealand requires a balanced approach across wildlife health and commercial poultry production. The Government’s priorities are protecting New Zealand’s indigenous wildlife, and minimising the impact on the poultry industry.