Contact the Department of Conservation (DOC) and/or the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) if you find a dead bird, beached whale, or other native animal that might need help. They will let you know what to do next.

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Report 1 or 2 sick, injured or dead animals

Phone the DOC emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

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Report whale or dolphin strandings

Phone the DOC emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

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Report a group (3 or more) of sick, injured or dead animals

Phone the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) pest and disease hotline 0800 80 99 66.