54576 (2025). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 04 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	54576 (2025)
Question asked:	20 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	30 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_54576_2025
Document guid:	2217301a-03ca-401a-b11f-2227ca9ef67d

54576 (2025). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: What, if any, breakdown can be provided on the total number of yellow-legged hornets found, including the specific numbers of queens and workers identified, since the first discovery?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I have been advised that, as of 24 November 2025, a total of 21 adult yellow-legged hornets have been confirmed in Auckland, comprising 18 queens, one male, and two adult workers.