MPI rules out yellow-legged hornet nest found in Bay of Plenty
Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry for Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed that a social media post showing a potential yellow-legged hornet nest in Paengaroa was incorrect. Entomologists assessed the image and determined it was not a hornet nest. Officials have advised the public to report photos of suspicious nests to the Ministry instead of removing them.
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