37249 (2026). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation

37249 (2026). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation: What surveillance systems, if any, is the Department of Conservation currently using to detect H5 bird flu in wild bird populations, and how frequently are high‑risk species monitored?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised that the Department of Conservation supports surveillance by monitoring for sick birds and unusual mortality events. Many high-risk species are monitored daily to weekly, as guided by species preparedness plans.