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