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Biosecurity on track to eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornet in Auckland

It's been more than six weeks since the last nest or hornet has been found, and there's growing confidence the pest can be wiped out.

First seen · 10:09 PM UTCMay 20, 2026

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Biosecurity on track to eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornet in AucklandIt's been more than six weeks since the last nest or hornet has been found, and there's growing confidence the pest can be wiped out.
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