39058 (2026). Tākuta Ferris to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 15 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39058 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Tākuta Ferris
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	09 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39058_2026
Document guid:	50c7f4b1-4045-46e0-a498-8a7c136d3b2e

39058 (2026). Tākuta Ferris to the Minister of Conservation: When will the Department of Conservation make final decisions about which species will be vaccinated in tranche 2 of the H5 vaccination plan?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised by the Department of Conservation that timings for the delivery of the H5 bird flu vaccination are being assessed to account for the disease status and impact in Aotearoa, and vaccination feasibility for the different species.