Connecting the Tauranga Moana biosecurity community
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Port of Tauranga prioritises essential imports
Port of Tauranga prioritises essential imports Port of Tauranga has announced new measures to prioritise urgent imported cargo during the…
Biosecurity resources for kids at home
Biosecurity resources for kids at home Passionate about inspiring young New Zealander’s interest in science through tangible resources, TMBC members…
Spot the Spotted Lanternfly
(Photo) Colin Purrington, nature photographer. Spot the Spotted Lanternfly There are four Spotted Lanternfly egg masses on this…
Positive signs and ongoing challenges for Zespri’s first shipments
(Above) The Baltic Pearl leaving Tauranga harbour with the first shipment of kiwifruit. Positive signs and ongoing challenges for…
An interview wth… James Trevelyan
(Top) The packline at Trevelyans with the 2 metre rule in place; (Above) Daily temperatures being taken as staff arrive…
New members… Nau mai, haere mai Envirohub
Welcome to our newest TMBC members, Envirohub Envirohub Bay of Plenty is one of 14 Environment Centres…
An interview with… Barry O’Neil
An interview with… Barry O’Neil This month we talk to Barry O’Neil, a passionate biosecurity champion and…
Businesses sign first-of-its-kind biosecurity pledge
A pledge to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases A group of more than 50 Kiwi…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council enact world first Bio-Control project
Moth beetle to control invasive moth plant Bay of Plenty Regional Council is using the moth beetle…
Biological Heritage and its relevance to the work of TMBC
The Biological Heritage National Science Challenge The Biological Heritage National Science Challenge (NSC) is one of 11…
What would happen in a fruit fly response: new guide for growers
Kiwifruit growers fruit fly preparedness KVH has developed an awesome new guide for growers, detailing the likely…
Smart phone app tracking spread of BMSB
Smart phone app tracking the spread of BMSB in Italy Last year at Plant and Food’s Te…