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Yellow-legged hornets response update

A large-scale response has been underway to eradicate this insect pest, guided by local and international scientific advice and supported by cutting-edge global technology.   As at mid-May, 77 queen hornets and 132 nests have been located and destroyed. No hornets or nests have been found since early April 2026,...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - June 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The June 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; BMSB Season - That's a wrap Ready for duty Summer love - highlights Auckland Airport lane changes Detector dog round up...

We're going on a hornet hunt

Originally posted on https://www.nzgeo.com/ - written by Catherine Woulfe, photographed by Lottie Hedley The fight to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet involves poison-puffing spears, spacesuits, Christmas tinsel, hectic chases through the bush—and an unflagging conviction that this time, we really could win. Below: Laura Peacock hands Darryn Horrell a nest that...

New Zealand drafts in Asian hornet hunters from UK

Originally posted on https://www.bbc.com/ by Fiona Irving British bee inspectors have been sharing their expertise in tracking the yellow-legged hornets with teams hoping to eradicate the invasive predator in New Zealand. The yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, was first spotted in New Zealand last year. The fight...

NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow‑legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead

Originally posted on https://theconversation.com/ by Phil Lester Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication effort is gaining ground. Teams that have been searching intensively for the highly invasive predators haven’t turned up a new nest since last month. This...

NEW Border Space Newsletter - April 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the Border Space Newsletter. The April 2026 Edition gives updates on various areas of the Border Space including; Campaign on the move NZ Traveller Declaration (NZTD) update Fouling watch Trainee Sniffers named Changes to goods levies SailGP clearance challenge...

NEW See, Contain, Report Newsletter - March 2026

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have released a new edition of the See, Contain, Report Newsletter. The Edition dated March (issue 34) gives updates on various areas of the Transitional Facility Window including; The Biosecurity Business Pledge - Partnering to Protect Transitional Facility Operator Access to Container Checks Portal (CCP) ...

New technology introduced for autumn push in hornet eradication

New technology is being introduced to Biosecurity New Zealand’s yellow-legged hornet eradication programme in Auckland to further strengthen the operation in the lead up to winter. Biosecurity New Zealand’s commissioner north, Mike Inglis, says the response toolkit will soon be boosted with new AI-enabled cameras to help monitor hornets. These...

Oriental Fruit Fly detection in Papatoetoe, Auckland

A single male Oriental fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on 25 February 2026. Biosecurity New Zealand has responded swiftly, ramping up trapping and inspection. A significant number of additional fruit fly lure traps are being set within a 1,500 metre area of the original...