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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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.

MEET OUR TEAM

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

NEWS

Coming Together for Seaweek 2026: TMBC March Partners Forum

Seaweek is a moment in the year that invites us to slow down and look outward to the ocean, the land, and the deep connections between them. This year, as part of Seaweek 2026, we’re bringing our network together for a special edition of the TMBC Partners Forum, held outdoors on the sand at Mount…
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Brown marmorated stink bug: Why MPI is asking you to check your parcels this stink bug season

As we move through stink bug season (1 September to 30 April), MPI is reminding New Zealanders that one of our biggest biosecurity threats could arrive hidden inside international parcels and online shopping deliveries. The Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is not currently present in New Zealand, but it is classed as an unwanted organism and remains one of…
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Protect Mauao – Stop the Spread of myrtle rust

TMBC are proud to have commissioned a new mural by local artist Arohanoa Mathews (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui) to raise awareness of myrtle rust and inspire our community to protect our taiao. Arohanoa’s artwork, Toa o Te Taiao, highlights the growing threat of myrtle rust and its impact on our native taonga species. The piece…
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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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