37247 (2026). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 01 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37247 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	26 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37247_2026
Document guid:	1bff4689-9156-41c1-8c4f-1d5aad20ca8b

37247 (2026). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation: What biosecurity protocols, if any, is the Department of Conservation implementing to reduce human‑assisted spread of H5 bird flu in conservation areas?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised that the Department of Conservation has guidance in place to reduce human-assisted spread of H5 bird flu, including reporting, personal protective equipment, decontamination, biosecurity controls and access restrictions where required.