13321 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13321 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	19 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13321_2026
Document guid:	d3a4d8f1-a1a4-4325-8ee4-61028960a3fa

13321 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity: Is the Minister confident yellow-legged wasps will be eradicated from New Zealand?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I am advised that all indicators show that we are progressing towards eradication. I remain confident that the Ministry for Primary Industries has both the plans and the expertise needed to achieve this outcome.