Kaimai Kauri

14/02/2025

Join us at the first TMBC Partners Forum for 2025!

We'll be coming together to welcome two guest speakers—John Walsh, Director of Pest Management at Biosecurity New Zealand, and Mayor Mahé Drysdale, Mayor of Tauranga City Council.

John Walsh will provide valuable updates on pest management programmes—including exotic caulerpa and invasive clams—as well as an overview of the summer biosecurity campaigns. Mayor Mahé Drysdale will be speaking on biosecurity plans for Tauranga and how TMBC members can support this mahi.

Come along to learn and connect over drinks and nibbles on Thursday, March 27th at 4.30pm. This event is free to attend.

Use the link below to Register Now!
https://events.humanitix.com/tmbc-partners-forum-march-2025

17/12/2024

Last week, TMBC held the Haerenga Taiao Field Trip where participants gathered to immerse themselves in Mātauranga Māori and explore pressing biosecurity topics at the Otāwhiwhi Marae in Bowentown. The event hosted several critical discussions, from Great White Shark Monitoring to the threat of Phytophthora agathidicida to Kauri forests. We also heard updates on the Asian paddle crab programme and an insightful presentation from TMBC Co-Chair, Carlton Bidois, on using maramataka as a Marine Management Framework.

This enriching event was a testament to the collaborative efforts of Otāwhiwhi Marae, Manaaki Te Awanui, and the TMBC Māori Caucus. A heartfelt thank you to our hosts and contributors for creating a day filled with connection, learning, and inspiration!

06/12/2024

16/09/2024

14/09/2024

11/09/2024

The best outdoor activities in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. 1. Waterfalls. 2. Coastal Boat Cruises. 3. Nature Walks. 4. Scenic Cycle Trails.

07/09/2024

Ka mihi ake ki a Kīngi Tuheitia, haere atu rā! Pai mārire! I acknowledge King Tuheitia, farewell!
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This Conservation Week, I’m outlining my four clear priorities for boosting the Department of Conservation’s ability to protect and enhance our precious natural taonga for future generations.

4/4 - Fixing concession processes. We will reduce red tape to make it easier for businesses, researchers and others to undertake activities on Public Conservation Land.

✅Target investment in high-value conservation outcomes
✅Generate new revenue and recalibrate costs
✅Strengthen relationships with Iwi/hapū and others for better conservation outcomes
✅Fix concession processes

📸 Great to visit Te Tai o Aorere and Abel Tasman National Park to check out work on the Great Walk earlier this year.