Public consultation: have your say
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has been working with our One Health partners, the poultry industry, and local government to prepare for the possible arrival of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, also known as bird flu.
MPI is seeking input on 6 proposals to develop regulations to support the management of HPAI H5N1 in poultry, with a focus on commercial poultry operators. Some proposals may impact semi-commercial operators and non-commercial poultry owners.
Consultation opened on 17 September and we are accepting submissions until 2 November 2025.
Our consultation web page has the discussion documents and instructions for making a submission.
Proposed regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in poultry
Latest poultry industry update
The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand, the Egg Producers Federation, and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) jointly provide farmers with regular updates about our preparations for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI).