More links and websites
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Bandits of the beech forest
A 1996 documentary about the impact of introduced wasps on New Zealand's beech forests, from the NZ On Screen website.
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New Zealand Hymenoptera (ants, wasps and bees)
This section of the Landcare Research site has a checklist, map and other information about New Zealand Hymenoptera species.
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Social wasps in New Zealand
This section of the Landcare Research site is about introduced social wasps, including identification, life history, and control.
More suggestions and sources
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Donovan, B. J. Apoidea (Insecta: Hymenoptera). Fauna of New Zealand 53. Lincoln: Manaaki Whenua, 2007.
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Early, J. W. ‘Parasites and predators.’ In New Zealand pest and beneficial insects, edited by R. R. Scott, 271–308. Lincoln: Lincoln University College of Agriculture, 1984.
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Fricker, Adam. ‘The plight of the humble bee.’ New Zealand Geographic 66 (November–December 2003): 102–111.
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Harris, A. C. Sphecidae (Insecta: Hymenoptera). Fauna of New Zealand 32. Lincoln: Manaaki Whenua, 1994.
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Valentine, Errol W., and Annette K. Walker. Annotated catalogue of New Zealand Hymenoptera. DSIR Plant Protection Report 4. Auckland: DSIR, 1991.