Leading and taking collaborative action towards biosecurity excellence

Connection, Passion, Expertise

Bringing together mātauranga Māori, industry, science, education and government to protect what we love about our region from pests and diseases.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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WHAT WE DO

Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital Incorporated (TMBC) is a flagship for the national Ko Tātou, This Is Us programme - building our team of regional biosecurity champions through awareness, connection and capability building.  It takes all of us to protect what we've got!

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WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

You'll be joining our network of passionate biosecurity champions working to protect the cultural, spiritual, and economic lifeblood of our region - our waters, mountains, forests, and wildlife.

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Researchers, industry operators, educators, conservation experts,  and mātauranga Māori experts working together to achieve regional biosecurity excellence.

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Asian Paddle Crab – Charybdis japonica

Usually found along the coastlines of Japan, Korea, and Malaysia, Asian paddle crabs were first detected in New Zealand in 2000. An aggressive defender of its territory, this species poses a real threat to our native crabs, commercially important shellfish, and the health of our harbours. It can also give humans a nasty nip. Where…
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The Channel Newsletter – March 2026

Welcome to our first 2026 edition of The Channel. In this issue we’ll be sharing with you the following:  Index:1. Updates from TMBC2. Biosecurity New Zealand updates 3. Our local partner updates 4. Upcoming events  We have lots to share in this edition of The Channel, so be sure to scroll down to read all the latest news from TMBC…
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TMBC March Partners Forum – Seaweek 2026

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HOW WE WORK

Everyone has a role to play in preventing pests and diseases from getting into our region or helping to stop their spread if they do get here.

TMBC brings together our knowledge, passion and commitment to keep our incredible home safe.

We're kaitiaki. We're guardians.  We're all responsible for protecting Tauranga Moana.

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