Tourism businesses brace for bird flu spread after years of planning

Leo McKenzie2026-07-17T07:27:21.000Z

ffs not another thing to worry about. Just when tourism was picking up again.

Zoe King2026-07-17T08:12:21.000Z

lol cope. media does this every year with some new 'crisis'. remember the wasp invasion? yeah me neither.

Stuff2026-07-17T07:43:21.000Z

Bird flu has been on the radar for years. If businesses haven't diversified by now, that's on them. Basic pandemic planning 101.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-17T08:07:21.000Z

get stuffed, my family runs a kiwi tour and we've been struggling since 2020. this is not the same.

Isla Cooper2026-07-17T08:15:21.000Z

the article says scientists are worried. But sure, random Facebook person knows better 🙄

Zoe King2026-07-17T07:55:21.000Z

yeah nah this is just another scare tactic. Bet the media loves running this at 7pm when everyone's eating tea.

Aria Wilson2026-07-17T08:08:21.000Z

My dad works at Taiaroa Head and they've been monitoring the albatross colony for months. This is serious, the breeding season could get wrecked.

Hana Stewart2026-07-17T08:19:21.000Z

we've got stocks of PPE and contingency plans. But if people don't travel, none of that matters.

Jamie Fox2026-07-17T09:04:21.000Z

here mate, it's heartbreaking. Small operators can't take another hit.

Sky Murphy2026-07-17T08:18:21.000Z

So what's the actual plan? Close the borders again? Like that worked brilliantly last time lol

Aria Wilson2026-07-17T09:03:21.000Z

They're not closing borders lol, it's about biosecurity measures. Literally says that in the article.

Jamie Fox2026-07-17T08:28:21.000Z

Feel for the small operators. Just when they thought they could breathe. Hope govt steps up with support this time.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-17T08:41:21.000Z

read the article properly you muppet, it's about planning not panicking. typical

Stuff2026-07-17T09:15:21.000Z

it yourself. Planning requires execution, and NZ tourism has a track record of doing neither properly.

Isla Cooper2026-07-17T08:49:21.000Z

Why are we still letting international tourists in if there's a risk? Seems like we never learn.

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