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flag Auckland faces invasive insect threats, prompting a $12 million response to prevent ecological and economic damage.

flag Auckland is grappling with multiple invasive insect threats, including Australian ants found in sealed clothing, over 50 yellow-legged hornet queens and 60 nests on the North Shore since 2025, and a Queensland fruit fly in Mount Roskill. flag The detections reveal gaps in border biosecurity despite strict protocols. flag The government has allocated $12 million to combat the hornet threat through June 2026, with experts stressing that early action is crucial to prevent economic, environmental, and public safety risks. flag While past fruit fly incursions have been contained, ongoing global trade increases the risk of new pests entering the country.

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