WReNNZ is working with the lead agents for HPAI from the Department of Conservation and the Ministry for Primary Industries on guidelines for New Zealand Rehabbers.

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MPI and DOC are the lead agencies in the response to HPAI. You can find out more about their activities, roles and responsibilities here - MPI and DOC.

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While these guidelines are being developed, there are several steps our rehabilitation community can take to prepare. The first is to conduct a biosecurity assessment of your facilities and processes. You can do this assessment with the resource we have created to guide you through.

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Biosecurity is a set of practices, things you do every day, that help prevent the introduction of viruses/bacteria/pathogens into your facility and patients. These practices can also prevent the spread between patients or into wild populations.  (Dummies, n.d.)

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The second is to arrange meetings with your local authorities and resources – local council and vet clinics. See our suggested talking points.