Yellow-legged hornet surveillance zone expanded on Auckland's North Shore
Thursday 11 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Biosecurity New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand has extended the surveillance zone for yellow-legged hornets from 5km to 11km across Auckland's North Shore. The expansion follows expert recommendations to help contain the incursion. So far, more than 30 queen hornets and 22 nests have been located and destroyed.
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