Doctors are warning that the deadly flu that swept the Northern Hemisphere in January may be on its way here.
Flu cases appeared to be low across all regions so far this year but especially in the Bay of Plenty, according to Crown research institute ESR's online influenza intelligence dashboard.
Luke Bradford, GP at Fifth Avenue Family Practice and co-chairman at the Western Bay of Plenty PHO, said "it's not flu crazy yet", although there could be an increase in cases next month.
"July tends to be the worst, if it's going to come."
He said it is possible people are getting immunised because of the Northern Hemisphere flu.