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  • Survey results: Biodiversity in Auckland
    February 2018

    Background

    Protecting and improving Auckland’s biodiversity is one of council’s key responsibilities. While the number of our biodiversity related initiatives increases, biodiversity continues to decline. Greater involvement is needed by everyone. We asked the panel what they do to help biodiversity, their motivations for doing so, and what prevents them from doing more.

    How we will use the results

    Results show that more communication and education is needed by council. We will use these findings to improve how we engage with communities and groups, share our knowledge and resources, and design our programmes.

    Methodology

    • 14,318 panellists received an invitation
    • 2184 surveys were completed
    • Survey was open for 7 days (14 - 21 February 2018)

    This survey was run on Auckland Council's People's Panel, a quick and easy way for Aucklanders to help shape Auckland by taking part in short surveys.

     

  • Responses over time 
    Total Responses2,184
    Average time to completeAbout 8 minutes
    First ResponseWed 14 February 2018, 10:02 AM
    Last ResponseSun 25 February 2018, 9:35 PM

  • Survey results

  • Question 1A 

    How would you describe your understanding of the term “Biodiversity”?

    I don't know I’ve never heard it before I’ve heard of it but I don't know what it means I know a lot about it I know a bit about it
    Number of responses to this question2,184 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey2,184
    AnswerCount%
    I know a lot about it44420
    I know a bit about it1,40464
    I’ve heard of it but I don't know what it means25812
    I’ve never heard it before583
    I don't know201

  • Biodiversity is the diversity of all life on land, in fresh water and in the sea.

    Our focus is on indigenous (native) species which have evolved or arrived in New Zealand without human assistance, these include migratory species like whales and seabirds. 

  • Question 1B 

    How interested are you in Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity?

    I don't know 5 - Very interested 4 3 2 1 - Not interested at all
    Number of responses to this question2,184 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey2,184
    AnswerCount%
    1 - Not interested at all271
    2864
    337417
    470332
    5 - Very interested97044
    I don't know241
  • Question 1C 

    What do you think the current state of Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is?

    Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is increasing I don't know Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is stable Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is in decline
    Number of responses to this question2,184 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey2,184
    AnswerCount%
    Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is increasing1658
    Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is stable34516
    Auckland’s indigenous biodiversity is in decline1,33761
    I don't know33715