Auckland Council investigates insect swarm in central city

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 4:45pm

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Auckland Council staff are investigating what appears to be a bee swarm in the central city. The swarm was reported by a member of the public at approximately 12.15pm near the corner of High Street and Shortland Street.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 3:30pm

   Reports of bee swarm in downtown Auckland (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 4:45pm

   Auckland Council investigating reports of bee swarm in central city (opens in new tab)