Tēnā koe,
Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital (TMBC) is a collaboration between Tauranga Moana iwi, local industry and business, science institutions, educators, central and local government. Our focus is on raising biosecurity awareness within our region to protect our economy, unique natural environment and our way of life.
The TMBC team are delighted to invite you to our upcoming online Partners Forum that is scheduled to take place on Thursday 9th May at 11am (one hour). This session will focus on exotic caulerpa seaweeds and their impacts on our marine and other environments. Exotic caulerpa has recently been found in waters in the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands. These exotic seaweeds can spread rapidly and could affect native and taonga species. If you’re involved in boating or fishing, you have a role to play in stopping their spread.
We are excited to have presentations from –
· John Walsh, Director Readiness & Response Services, Biosecurity New Zealand
· Dr Kaeden Leonard, Marine Biosecurity Specialist, Northland Regional Council
· Hamish Lass, Biosecurity Team Leader - Marine & Freshwater, Bay of Plenty Regional Council
In a region where our livelihoods and economy are so dependent on the natural environment, the focus of TMBC continues to be on increasing local awareness about why biosecurity matters to all of us who live here and just what would be lost if exotic pests or diseases entered and established in our region. Our aim is to increase public awareness and participation to prevent introductions, ensuring unwanted pests don’t end up as long-term issues for our people, communities and councils to manage.
TMBC hopes to support your organisation in raising awareness amongst your teams. If you and/or your team would be interested in joining us for this Partners Forum, please register below.
https://events.humanitix.com/tmbc-partners-forum-may-or-exotic-caulerpa-what-we-do-now-matters
Ngā mihi
Beccy Ganley & Carlton Bidois
Co-chairs
TAURANGA MOANA BIOSECURITY CAPITAL