Join us for our final Partners Forum of the year, as we bring together experts and industry representatives to discuss New Zealand’s current response to the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) discovery.

This online session will explore the latest developments, response strategies, and potential impacts for communities, beekeepers, and primary industries.

We’ll hear from:

Mike Inglis, North Commissioner, Biosecurity New Zealand
Karin Kos, Chief Executive, Apiculture New Zealand
Arnuad Cartier, Senior Technician - Entomology / Inverterbrate Containment Facility Manager, Bioeconomy Science Institutes

This session aims to ensure our network is informed and prepared, with guidance from those most connected to the situation. It’s a chance to ask questions, share perspectives, and strengthen collective readiness as we continue to protect Aotearoa’s environment and economy from invasive threats.

Event details:

What? TMBC December Online Partners Forum | Yellow Legged Hornet Response
When? Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 1:00 pm (NZT)
Where? Online via Microsoft Teams (you’ll receive your access link under “Message from the Host” in your confirmation email)

We look forward to seeing you online.

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