Look out for hornets
There have been recent detections of yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) in Auckland.
If you think you have found a hornet or its nest in your area, take a clear photo and report:
• online at report.mpi.govt.nz
• by calling our exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66
The yellow-legged hornet has distinctive dark legs with bright yellow tips. Hornets are also much larger than honeybees and common wasp species seen in New Zealand.
The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.
Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.3% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
🧧 CHINESE SPRING 2026 FESTIVAL North Harbour Stadium, Stadium Drive, Albany Friday 6th February - Sunday 8th February 2pm - 10pm
Celebrate the Chinese 🧧🎊New Lunar Year with a bustling free festival right here on the North Shore!
What a great way to celebrate the long weekend. There will be food stalls🍜🍭 to tempt your tastebuds, craft stalls and wonderful performances. Experience the culture and there will be a host of games to keep the kids entertained. On the last night of the festival Sunday 8th there will a stunning fireworks display after the closing ceremony.
Bring your family, friends, neighbours and join in on the fun, laughter, and a great community spirit!😁 Cheers Helen
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