Avian botulism kills over 1000 waterfowl near Waikouaiti wastewater plant
Wednesday 29 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation, Dunedin City Council
More than 1,000 waterfowl have died from suspected avian botulism near the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant north of Dunedin. Dunedin City Council believes the outbreak is contained, while Otago Fish & Game continues to monitor nearby wetlands. Approximately 40 black-backed gulls have also died from the disease near Timaru.
