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overall_stateThe overall state of the natural environment in New Zealand is...Very good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
s_How would you describe the condition of these environmental domains in New Zealand?
_1AirVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_2Marine environmentVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_3Coastal waters and beachesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_4Rivers and lakesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_5WetlandsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_6Native bush and forestsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_7Protected natural areas (e.g., national parks and marine reserves)Very good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_8Natural environment in towns and citesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_9Marine plants and animalsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_10Terrestrial (land and freshwater) plants and animalsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
r_How would you describe current management of these environmental domains in New Zealand?
_1AirVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_2Marine environmentVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_3Coastal waters and beachesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_4Rivers and lakesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_5WetlandsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_6Native bush and forestsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_7Protected natural areas (e.g., national parks and marine reserves)Very good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_8Natural environment in towns and citesVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_9Marine plants and animalsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
_10Terrestrial (land and freshwater) plants and animalsVery good (1)
Good (2)
Adequate (3)
Bad (4)
Very bad (5)
Don’t know (6)
p_airqWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s air? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_marine_envWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s marine environment? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_coastWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s coastal waters and beaches? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_fwWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s rivers and lakes? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_wetlandsWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s wetlands? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_native_bushWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s native bush and forests? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_protectedWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s protected natural areas (e.g., national parks and marine reserves)? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_natenv_townsWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s natural environment in towns and cities? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
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p_marine_floraWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s marine plants and animals? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
p_terrestrialWhat are the main causes of damage, if any, to New Zealand’s terrestrial (land and freshwater) plants and animals? Tick up to 3.
_1Motor vehicles and transport
_2Household waste and emissions
_3Industrial activities
_4Pests and weeds
_5Farming
_6Forestry
_7Urban development
_8Mining
_9Sewage and stormwater
_10Tourism
_11Commercial fishing
_12Recreational fishing
_13Dumping of solid waste
_14Hazardous chemicals
_15Other
activeIn the past 12 months, have you undertaken any of the following activities? Tick all that apply.
_1Reduced, or limited your use of electricity
_2Reduced, or limited your use of fresh water
_3Visited a marine reserve
_4Visited a national park
_5Bought products that are marketed as environmentally friendly
_6None of these
activeIn the past 12 months, have you undertaken any of the following activities? Tick all that apply.
_1Recycled household waste
_2Composted garden and/or household waste
_3Grown some of your own vegetables
_4Been involved in a project to improve the natural environment
_5Obtained information about the environment from any source
_6None of these
activeIn the past 12 months, have you undertaken any of the following activities? Tick all that apply.
_1Taken part in hearings or consent processes about the environment
_2Participated in an environmental organisation
_3Commuted by buses or trains
_4Been an active member of a club or group that restores and/or replants natural environments
_5Made a financial donation to a non-government environmental organisation
_6Controlled rats, possums, stoats, ferrets, feral cats, and/or hedgehogs (6)
_7None of these
imp_issue_nzWhat do you think is the most important environmental issue facing New Zealand today (Open response)?
imp_issue_worldWhat do you think is the most important environmental issue facing the world today (Open response)?
genderWhat is your gender?
ageWhich of these age groups are you in?Under 18 years (1)
18-29 years (2)
30-39 years (3)
40-49 years (4)
50-59 years (5)
60-69 years (6)
70+ years (7)
Prefer not to say (8)
eduWhich of these best describes your highest educational qualification?No formal school qualification (1)
NCEA level 1 or school certificate (2)
Sixth form/UE/NCEA level 2 (3)
University bursary/7th form/NCEA level 3 (4)
Vocational qualification (5)
Undergraduate degree (6)
Postgraduate degree (7)
Prefer not to say (8)
ethnicityWhich of these ethnic groups do you primarily identify with?
_1Māori
_2NZ European/Pakeha
_3Pacific Islander/Pasifika
_4Asian
_5Indian
_6Middle Eastern/Arabic
_7Other European
_8Other
districtIn which of these local authority areas are you currently living? (2099 total responses)
regionIn what region are you located?Northland (1)
Auckland (2)
Waikato (3)
Bay of Plenty (4)
Gisborne / Hawkes Bay (5)
Taranaki (6)
Manawatu / Whanganui / Palmerston North (7)
Wairarapa (8)
Wellington (9)
Tasman / Nelson / Marlborough (10)
Canterbury (11)
West Coast (12)
Otago (13)
Southland (14)
Chatham Islands (15)
Other/Outside New Zealand (16)
usually_liveHow would you describe where you usually live?City (1)
City fringe (2)
Town (3)
Town fringe (4)
Rural (5)
Prefer not to say (6)
postcodeWhat is your postal code?
Special topic - Natural hazards
Q46How well informed do you feel about the natural hazards risks (e.g., floods, wild fires, slips) that could affect your property? Please respond on a scale of 1 ("Very well informed") to 5 ("Not at all informed").Very well informed1 (1)
2 (2)
3 (3)
4 (4)
Not at all informed5 (5)
Unsure (6)
Q47How well informed do you feel about what actions you can take to minimise natural hazards risks on your property? Please respond on a scale of 1 ("Very well informed") to 5 ("Not at all informed").Very well informed1 (1)
2 (2)
3 (3)
4 (4)
Not at all informed5 (5)
Unsure (6)
Q48Which of the following do you see as the greatest natural hazard risk to your property?Flood (1)
Drought (2)
Wild fire (3)
Wind (4)
Slip (5)
Erosion (6)
Other (7)
Unsure (8)
Special topic 2 – Freshwater fish (50% of respondents)
Q25As far as you are aware, which of the following freshwater species can be found in your local area? Tick all that apply.
_1Whitebait
_2Eel / tuna
_3Freshwater crayfish / kōura
_4Trout
_5Salmon
_6Freshwater mussels
_7Catfish
_8Carp / koi
_9Tench
_10Rudd
_11Perch
_12⊗None of the these
_13⊗Unsure
Q26To the best of your knowledge, has fishing in freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in your local area become more or less popular over the last 10 years?More popular (1)
About the same (2)
Less popular (3)
Unsure (4)
Q27Have you personally fished in freshwater lakes, rivers, or streams in your local area?Yes, including in the past 12 months (1)
Yes, but not in the past 12 months (2)
No, never (3)
Q28Which freshwater species have you personally caught in your local area during the past 12 months? What did you typically do with the harvest?
_1WhitebaitCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_2Eel / tunaCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_3Freshwater crayfish / kōuraCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_4TroutCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_5SalmonCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_6Freshwater musselsCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_7CatfishCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_8Carp / koiCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_9TenchCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_10RuddCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_11PerchCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_12⊗None of the theseCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
_13⊗UnsureCaught and eaten (1)
Caught and released (2)
Other (e.g. culling, gifting, selling) (3)
Did not catch during the past 12 months (4)
Q29Among the following, who taught you the most about fishing for freshwater species? Select one.Older male relative (1)
Older female relative (2)
Male relative, your age or younger (3)
Female relative, your age or younger (4)
Friends (5)
Community groups (6)
Fishing guide (7)
Self-taught (8)
Other (9)
Q30How many years in total have you actively fished in New Zealand freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams?
Q31How many years in total did you actively fish in New Zealand freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams?
Q32To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
_1There are too many fishers for freshwater lakes, rivers, and streamsStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_2There are not enough freshwater fishStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_3Freshwater fish are not healthy to eatStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_4People should be able to eat what they catchStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_5Our freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams are cleanStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_6Our freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams are well managed for fishingStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_7Māori are adequately involved in management of local freshwater lakes, rivers, and streamsStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
Q33In general, would you prefer to see more or less of each of the following species in freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in New Zealand?
_1WhitebaitMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
_2Eel / tunaMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
_3Freshwater crayfish / kōuraMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
_4TroutMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
_5SalmonMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
_6Freshwater musselsMuch more (1)
Somewhat more (2)
About the same (3)
Somewhat less (4)
Much less (5)
No opinion (6)
Q34Among the species that you would like to increase in abundance, which is your highest priority?Whitebait (1)
Eel / tuna (2)
Freshwater crayfish / kōura (3)
Trout (4)
Salmon (5)
Freshwater mussels (6)
Special topic 3 – Wild animals (50% of respondents)
Q35As far as you are aware, which of the following non-native wild animals can be found in your local area, if any? Tick all that apply.
_1Deer
_2Goats
_3Tahr
_4Chamois
_5Feral pigs
_6Wallabies
_7⊗None of the above
_8⊗Unsure
Q36As far as you are aware, are populations of non-native wild animals increasing, decreasing, or holding constant in your local area?
_1DeerIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_2GoatsIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_3TahrIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_4ChamoisIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_5Feral pigsIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_6WallabiesIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_7⊗None of the aboveIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
_8⊗UnsureIncreasing (1)
Holding constant (2)
Decreasing (3)
Unsure (4)
Q37As far as you are aware, is there any management (recreational hunting, commercial hunting, government culling, etc.) of non-native wild animals in your local area?Yes (1)
No (2)
Unsure (3)
Q38To the best of your knowledge, has management (recreational hunting, commercial hunting, government culling, etc.) of non-native wild animals in your local area increased, decreased, or stayed about the same over the last 10 years?Increased (1)
About the same (2)
Decreased (3)
Unsure (4)
Q39Have you personally hunted non-native wild animals in your local area?Yes, including in the past 12 months (1)
Yes, but not in the past 12 months (2)
No, never (3)
Q40Which non-native wild animals have you personally hunted in your local area during the past 12 months? Select all that apply.
_1Elk / wapiti
_2Red deer
_3Fallow deer
_4Sika deer
_5Sambar deer
_6Rusa deer
_7Whitetail deer
_8Goats
_9Tahr
_10Chamois
_11Feral pigs
_12Wallabies
_13⊗None of the above
Q41What did you do with the harvest? Tick all that apply.
_1_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _6Elk / wapitiTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_2_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _7Red deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_3_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _8Fallow deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_4_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _9Sika deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_5_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _10Sambar deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_6_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _11Rusa deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_7_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _12Whitetail deerTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_8_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _13GoatsTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_9_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _14TahrTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_10_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _15ChamoisTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_11_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _16Feral pigsTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_12_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _17WallabiesTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
_13_1, _2, _3, _4, _5, _18⊗None of the aboveTrophy (1)
Consumed meat in own household (2)
Gave meat to friends/ family (3)
Donated meat to community (4)
Sold meat for profit (5)
None of these (6)
Q42Among the following, who taught you the most about hunting for non-native wild animal species? Select one.Older male relative (1)
Older female relative (2)
Male relative, your age or younger (3)
Female relative, your age or younger (4)
Friends (5)
Community groups (6)
Hunting guide (7)
Self-taught (8)
Other (9)
Q43How many years in total have you hunted non-native wild animals?
Q44How many years in total did you hunt non-native wild animals?
Q45To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
_1Non-native wild animals are an important source of food for New Zealand communitiesStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_2Non-native wild animals negatively affect native plants and animalsStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_3Rural landowners should receive government support to control non-native wild animals on their landStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_4The Department of Conservation should maintain healthy herds of non-native wild animals in national parks to support the tourism industryStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_5Non-native wild animals provide benefits to meStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)
_6I am confident that non-native wild animals are well-managed in my regionStrongly agree (1)
Agree (2)
Neither agree nor disagree (3)
Disagree (4)
Strongly disagree (5)
Unsure (6)