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.

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TMBC myrtle rust wananga

As the sunshine beamed through the windows of the Mount Ocean Sports Club, a group of tangata whenua, scientists, local council and conservationists came together for the first TMBC Māori Caucus myrtle rust wānanga.  Looking at the majestic view of the harbour and Mauao, the group shared scientific findings about the current status of myrtle…
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The Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Symposium 2023

Generational change: Working together to strengthen biosecurity for generations to come Over 150 biosecurity champions converged upon Mercury Baypark Arena on the last day of Winter to share, engage and learn at the 2023 Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Symposium. The day launched with a mihi whakatau and karakia lead by mana whenua representing Ngā Pōtiki a Tamapahore…
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Tracks closures in the Kaimai Ranges after detection of the kauri dieback pathogen.

Provisional positive test results have recently detected Phytophthora agathidicida (PA) on a track near the Wharawhara entrance of Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, near Tauranga.  Some tracks have been closed immediately.  The Department of Conservation (DOC) found PA as part of soil sampling on the track and said the results were unexpected and significant as PA had previously…
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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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