16th July 2026 Bird Flu / PoultryNew Zealand’s poultry sector has been thrust into a state of heightened vigilance following the country’s first confirmed detection of the highly pathogenic global bird flu strain.
15th July 2026 Biosecurity / PoultryThe government has warned the domestic poultry sector that the arrival of bird flu is now ‘inevitable,’ confirming that culling will be required across any commercial operation that tests positive.
2nd July 2026 Poultry / RegulationFeedback is being sought from farmers and the public on proposed changes to the code of welfare for layer hens.
22nd June 2026 Biosecurity / PoultryNew Zealand’s primary sector is on high alert following confirmation that the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been detected in Western Australia.
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29th August 2025 Biosecurity / PoultryThe government and poultry industry have struck a deal, agreeing on how they’ll jointly prepare for and respond to exotic poultry diseases, according to Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
10th December 2024 Biosecurity / PoultryThe depopulation of layer shed at Mainland Poultry’s farm at Hillgrove, Otago, was expected to be completed yesterday, according to Biosecurity New Zealand deputy director-general Stuart Anderson.
5th December 2024 Biosecurity / PoultryTesting for bird flu is underway on a second Otago poultry farm – this one not owned by Mainland Poultry – as Biosecurity New Zealand works to eradicate the virus at its initial outbreak site.
4th December 2024 Biosecurity / PoultryNew Zealand’s egg supply is not currently at risk following the discovery of a high pathogenic strain of avian influenza in chickens on an Otago egg farm.
3rd December 2024 Biosecurity / Mainland Poultry / PoultryThe company produces eggs through its Zeagold Foods unit, which has the Woodland and Farmer Brown caged and free-range egg brands.
3rd December 2024 Biosecurity / Export / PoultryThe export shutdown has potentially serious ramifications for domestic exporters.
6th September 2024 NZFS / PoultryNew Zealand Food Safety is approaching its target to reduce rates of campylobacteriosis, the country’s most common foodborne illness, according to a new report.
