Join us for a Yellow-legged hornet response update

As part of our Connect & Protect Series (previously Partners Forums), TMBC will be hosting an online session on Thursday 21 May at 1pm (NZT) focused on the ongoing response to the discovery of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in New Zealand.

Speaker Lineup:

Mike Inglis |Commissioner, North - Biosecurity New Zealand
Professor Amanda Black | Director - Bioprotection Aotearoa Centre of Research Excellence
Shaun Bennett | Senior Advisor Plant Health Surveillance - Biosecurity New Zealand

The Connect & Protect Series brings together partners, experts, and industry voices to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and support collective action to protect Aotearoa’s environment and economy from pests and diseases.

Event details

What: TMBC Connect & Protect Series | Yellow-legged hornet response update
When: Thursday 21 May, 1:00pm (NZT)
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams (access link will be included in your confirmation email)

We look forward to seeing you online.

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