Tourism Businesses Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Spread

Tourism businesses are on high alert as the threat of bird flu looms. A Dunedin operator expressed concern that the virus could devastate one of New Zealand's taonga species, already facing challenges.

The potential spread of bird flu has prompted significant anxiety within the tourism industry. Operators fear that if the virus reaches New Zealand, it could severely impact the native bird species that attract visitors. The taonga species, already in a precarious situation, could be further endangered.

Originally reported by RNZ Environment Headlines.