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BIRD FLU – HPAI – Notice from GW
Aug 05, 2026
When in Belmont Regional Park, if a dead or dying bird is located do not touch the animal, It is vitally important that any sick or dead birds at Belmont Regional Park are reported immediately to either Bruce or Peta (Greater Wellington Regional Council Rangers) at any time of the day or night.
Signs of HPAI in birds include
- Weakness, lethargy or difficulty standing/walking
- Tremors, seizures, twisted neck, head pressing or circling
- Difficulty breathing or gasping
- Swollen eyes/head or sudden death without obvious signs
Bruce – 021 233 9248
Peta – 021 240 5480
Contact Centre 0800 496 734
Normandale sentinels
Two Sierra Redwoods, stand as sentinels by the Normandale Overbridge. These are located on the former estate of Sir William Fitzherbert K.C.M.G. who served as a MP and various other public offices).
About Normandale
A fabulous place to live – a dormitory suburb where people come for the quality of life, Normandale has community facilities for all ages from playschool to Senior citizens.
The historical road to Pauatahanui is still the physical backbone of our community– winding through well established housing in bush clad hills to rural properties and Belmont Regional Park.
The suburb is dominated by a treescape that conceals housing and brings native birds to your windows.
There is easy access to central city shopping, Library, swimming pools and railway stations.
We have an attractive network of paths and reserves, and easy access to Belmont Regional Park for walking, cycling and horse riding
Historic horse trough
Constructed in 1905 at the top of the steep initial climb from the railway line, this horse trough still provides water for those that seek it out.
Hutt-Minoh House
Minoh House – formerly “Norbury”, built in 1904, where Professor George von Zedlitz and his wife Alice lived 1905 – 1922
Rural Normandale
Normandale extends into rural properties that merge into Belmont Regional Park providing unsurpassed quality of life in Lower Hutt.