MPI Response Capability Courses Available to TMBC Members

TMBC members are invited to join in MPI’s Response Capability Courses, preparing participants to confidently enter and participate in a biosecurity response.We have two positions available each month for TMBC members who are keen to get an overview and introduction to the CIMS (Coordinated Incident Management System) framework.  This is a free, two-day course held virtually. 

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STEMFest Returns in 2022 with Stellar Support

Prepare to take off for the best STEMFest yet as New Zealand’s largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics festival (STEM) returns after a two-year hiatus. TMBC will join more than 50 exhibitors from all over Aotearoa at the festival. 

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Our Pest-Free Port

The Port of Tauranga Biosecurity Excellence programme is running full steam ahead with several on-port activities planned during Biosecurity Week. The team will be visiting all staffrooms and portacoms throughout the week to meet workers at the frontline. 

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Get Onside With Quick and Easy Traceability

KVH and Onside are working together to make it easier for growers to keep records for plant material movements. This makes meeting the requirements of KVH’s new Pathway Plan simple and ensures that growers meet requirements.

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New Biosecurity Science Investment

Better Border Biosecurity has invested $4 million in new research projects that include the development of new eDNA applications monitoring and speeding up the assessment of pathogens in imported budwood.

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First Māori Biosecurity Symposium a Success

Organised by Te Tira Whakamātaki, home of the Māori biosecurity network, the three-day wānanga focussed on celebrating Māori biosecurity practices and connecting biosecurity practitioners for communities, industry and agencies to come together in a Kaupapa Māori environment to consider how Māori and their mātauranga can contribute to the restoration of our natural world.

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Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition

Congratulations to all eight contestants in the 2022 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition.  Laura Schultz (Trevelyans) was the winner on the night, Yanika Reiter (KVH) was runner up and Emily Woods (Apata) came in third. The competition day and gala dinner were both wonderful displays of our regional talent and expertise. Read more about the…

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