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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Don’t miss out on this year’s symposium 

TMBC is proud to announce the confirmed 2023 TMBC Biosecurity Excellence Symposium programme.  Learn. Share. Engage  Join like-minded professionals and stakeholders for an informative and interactive event sharing information, insights and opinions from the Kaupapa of biosecurity and protecting what we love about our region.  TMBC presents a day of presentations and panel discussions from biosecurity doers and…

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Elevating biosecurity risk management to board tables in Tauranga Moana 

Two new guidance documents have been developed by  Biosecurity Business Pledge  members to  aid discussion about biosecurity in boardrooms and at  senior leadership tables.   The ‘CEO Guide to Biosecurity’ and ‘Biosecurity Considerations for Boards’ were developed by Pledge signatory organisations in consultation with a cross-section of Pledge chief executives and governors. The significance of…

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Respected TMBC supporter Rob McGowan recognised by university

Respected TMBC supporter and contributor  Rob McGowan (QSM), known as Pa Ropata,  has been awarded the prestigious The University of Waikato Medal for his significant and sustained contribution to protecting Aotearoa’s Indigenous ecosystems. Rob has spent his career helping to regenerate our biodiversity and educating others about our native ecosystems and how to protect them. …

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Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

February 2023 will go down as the month that Aotearoa New Zealand experienced one of its worst weather disasters, as Cyclone Gabrielle caused historic extreme rainfall and river flooding, catastrophic wind damage, and substantial storm surges across the North Island. Unfortunately, this culminated in widespread destruction and loss-of-life, with a long and costly recovery ahead. TMBC…

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New Director at B3 

Desi Ramoo is the new Director of B3, replacing David Teulon who is stepping down from the role after 10 years. Over the past decade Desi has worked at the Ministry for Primary Industries, Ministry for the Environment, the government-funded Biological Heritage National Science Challenge, and with private companies in research innovation, commercialisation and community…

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BMSB in 3D

Using a 3D-printer to make a model of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) to raise awareness of the potentially devastating pest was one of B3’s summer studentship programme projects. University of Canterbury biological sciences student Joel Tregurtha teamed up with engineering mechatronics student Te Matau O Te Rangi (Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi) to 3D-print a…

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Moth plant – the pesty plant with pods

Collaborative action is one the strongest tools for managing biosecurity risks – so we all need to do our bit to stop the spread of Moth plant (kapok plant). Introduced to New Zealand from South America in the late 1880s, this fast growing vine can rapidly smother everything it twines and scrambles around. Sadly the flowers…

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