Datasets
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Expert scores for biodiversity benefits of NZ farm actions
The New Zealand Sustainability Dashboard project aims to deliver a proof-of-concept for an online biodiversity assessment tool for New Zealand (NZ) farms by July 2018. We... -
Biodiversity tool simulations
ata simulations (and R-code) used to show how an evidence-based tool, designed for biodiversity assessments within New Zealand farm businesses, can be applied to: (1) explore... -
Graphics | Map outlines
Sketched graphics depicting map outlines. Graphics produced by C. Mary Brake, Reflection Graphics for the NZ Garden Bird Survey as part of the 'Building Trustworthy Biodiversity... -
Stakeholder feedback on farm biodiversity tool
This dataset supports a journal article evaluating New Zealand stakeholder perspectives on: (a) sharing farm biodiversity data; (b) behavioural factors likely to influence... -
NZGBS 2018 | trend analysis methods
This report summarises the data editing, analysis and interpretation protocols for State of NZ Garden Birds 2018 - Te Ahua o nga Manu o te Kari i Aotearoa, which are as follows:... -
NZGBS 2018 | participation trends
This report summarises spatial coverage and trends in participation in the NZ Garden Bird Survey (NZGBS) 2007 to 2018 based on garden-survey records only. It then explores the... -
NZGBS 2017 | Trend estimates
Percent change in counts for 14 garden bird counts for the 10 years (2007-18) at four spatial scales: national, regional (R), urban-rural (U) and area unit (A) as defined by... -
NZGBS 2018 | Trend estimates
Percent change in counts for 14 garden bird counts for the last 10 years (2008-18) and 5 years (2013-18) at four spatial scales: national, regional (R), territorial authority... -
Survey data for NZ farmland biodiversity priorities
These data were derived as part of a case-study, which aimed to give a broad range of stakeholders involved in managing New Zealands agricultural landscape a voice in setting... -
Educational tool demo for nature-friendly food
This demo illustrates one potential design for a proposed educational tool to invite young New Zealander to explore, experiment and engage with real-world challenges that... -
State of NZ Garden Birds 2018 | Reports
Birds act as 'backyard barometers' - telling us about the health of the environment we live in. They are signalling significant changes in our environment over the last 10 and... -
State of NZ Garden Birds 2017 | Reports
Birds act as 'backyard barometers' - telling us about the health of the environment we live in. They are signalling significant changes in our environment over the last 11... -
Introductory summaries: NZ biodiversity tool development
Summary documents outlining the background and process for developing a prototype biodiversity assessment tool for NZ farms, as well as an invitation to participate. -
Online surveys: Help Tell the NZ Biodiversity Story
Two surveys were conducted in 2017 to collect data on NZ priorities for use in development of a prototype biodiversity assessment tool. The online prioritisation exercise was... -
Optimising survey effort to monitor environmental variables
A new statistical power analysis R package simr informs environmental monitoring design within New Zealand's main kiwifruit growing region (Bay of Plenty). The pilot data for 13... -
NZ Garden Bird Survey | Logo development
Process used to select a logo for the NZ Garden Bird Survey. The NZGBS community was invited to vote and comment on eight candidate logo concepts. This work was undertaken as... -
NZGBS 2018 | Barplots | Urban Rural
Changes in NZ Garden Bird counts for 14 common garden birds for urban rural areas for the last 10 years (2008 to 2018) and last 5 years (2013 to 2018). Barplots are only... -
Graphics | Bird icons | Grey set 1
Grey icons for some common NZ garden birds with background circles (dark grey for native species; light grey for introduced species). Designed by Fabiola C. Rodriguez Estrada... -
NZGBS results | engagement 2014-19
Public and citizen scientist engagement with NZGBS results for the period 2014 to 2019 via the NZGBS webpages, emails, social media or peer review surveys. These data provide... -
Graphics | Bird icons | Colour set 1
Colour icons for some common NZ garden birds with background circles (pale blue for native species; pale turquoise for introduced species). Designed by Fabiola C. Rodriguez... -
Graphics | Music notes
Music notes in different colours. Graphics were originally produced to convey the different dialects of bellbirds across New Zealand. Illustrations were produced by C. Mary... -
Graphics | People
Graphics of people developed for the NZ Garden Bird Survey by C. Mary Brake (Reflection Graphics) as part of the 'Building Trustworthy Biodiversity Indicators' project funded by... -
Graphics | Garden | Vegetation | Crop
Graphics for different types of gardens, vegetation and crops. Illustrations were produced by C. Mary Brake from Reflection Graphics as part of the 'Building Trustworthy... -
Graphics | Bird icons | Colour set 2
Colour icons for some common NZ garden birds without background circles. These icons were designed by Fabiola C. Rodríguez Estrada (http://wl-links.com.mx/) for the NZ Garden... -
Prioritisation workshop for biodiversity tool
The New Zealand Sustainability Dashboard project aims to deliver a proof-of-concept for an online biodiversity assessment tool for New Zealand (NZ) farms by July 2018. We ran a... -
Scoping relevant biodiversity tool components
As part of the first step in a proof-of-concept for co-designing a biodiversity assessment tool for New Zealand farms, the New Zealand Sustainability Dashboard research team has... -
NZGBS 2018 | Barplots | By location
Changes in NZ Garden Bird counts for 14 common garden birds at the national, regional and territorial authority (district) scales for the last 10 years (2008 to 2018) and last 5... -
NZGBS 2018 | Barplots | Maps | By species
Changes in garden bird counts for 14 common birds at the national, regional and territorial authority scales for the last 10 years (2008 to 2018) and last 5 years (2013 to... -
NZGBS 2017 | Barplots | By location
Changes in NZ Garden Bird counts for 14 common garden birds at the national, regional and urban area (towns and rural areas) scales for the period 2007 to 2017. Spatial... -
NZGBS 2017 | Barplots | Maps | By species
Changes in NZ Garden Bird counts for 14 common garden birds at the national and regional scales for the period 2007 to 2017. -
State of NZ Garden Birds 2016
Supporting graphics for the 'State of NZ Garden Birds 2016' report MacLeod CJ, Howard S, Green P, Gormley AM, Wehi P, Brandt AJ, Spurr EB. 2017. State of New Zealand Garden... -
NZGBS 2017 | trend analysis methods
This report summarises the protocols for producing the State of NZ Garden Birds 2017 | Te Āhua o ngā Manu o te Kāri i Aotearoa, which are as follows: (1) Securing the legacy of... -
NZ Garden Bird Survey: participant feedback 2014–18
A report evaluating the findings from the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey (NZGBS) participant surveys (2014–18) to inform future opportunities for the NZGBS and wider Manaaki... -
NZGBS press releases
Press releases for the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey -
NZGBS 2018 | Species maps for regions
Individual maps for each species in each region showing percent change in garden bird counts for two periods: last 10 years (2008-18) and last 5 years (2013-18). Maps show... -
Graphics | Chocolate fish
Chocolate fish illustrations used to convey different bird sizes for the NZ Garden Bird Survey. Illustrations were produced by C. Mary Brake from Reflection Graphics as part of... -
Policy brief | Co-design evidence-based tools
Outlining a transparent and robust co-design process for developing online sustainability assessment tools, which we tested with a proof-of-concept tool for biodiversity... -
Directory | NZGBS graphics
This directory provides an overview of the NZ Garden Bird Survey graphics library allowing you to work out which resources you want to use and where to find them. -
NGĀ KŌRERO O TE TŪĪ | THE TŪĪ STORY
E mōhio ana koe ko te ingoa tuku iho ā te Māori mō te tūī ko kōkō? E mau tonu ana ētahi iwi tipu ake i roto i te reo i tēnei ingoa. Tēnā koa kia wherawhera tātou i te huanga, i... -
Value of evidence-based prioritised actions
This report illustrates the value of evidence-based prioritisation of management actions for improving biodiversity and wider environmental outcomes on NZ farms. Using farm and... -
Graphics | Colouring | Bird outlines
Bird outlines for colouring - sixteen common NZ garden birds including a range of native and introduced species. Designed by Fabiola C. Rodríguez Estrada... -
Graphics | Bird masks | Outlines
Bird mask outlines for colouring - sixteen common NZ garden birds including a range of native and introduced species. Masks were designed by Fabiola C. Rodríguez Estrada... -
Graphics | Bird masks | Colour
Full colour bird masks for sixteen common NZ garden birds including a range of native and introduced species. Masks were designed by Fabiola C. Rodríguez Estrada... -
Graphics | NZGBS instructions
Graphics for the NZ Garden Bird Survey instructions. Illustrations were produced by C. Mary Brake from Reflection Graphics as part of the 'Building Trustworthy Biodiversity... -
Graphics | Garden | Cake layer
Illustrations used to convey that birds feed in different vegetation layers in gardens, introducing the concept using a layered cake. Illustrations were produced by C. Mary... -
Graphics | Bird identification tips
Graphics providing identification tips for some common garden birds in New Zealand. -
Policy brief | Evidence synthesis
Citation: MacLeod CJ, Brandt AJ, Collins K, Dicks LV, Shackelford G, Wordley C, Sutherland W (2019). Cost-effective mechanisms for ensuring New Zealand makes best use of global...