Are recreational users of Tīkapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf biosecurity risk savvy?
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Huang, Jie
Smith, T.
Neverman, C.
Adams, Nigel
Fraser, Diane
Smith, T.
Neverman, C.
Adams, Nigel
Fraser, Diane
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2025-07
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Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation
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Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (Auckland, N.Z.)
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
ferry passengers
invasive organisms
biosecurity risks
surveys
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
ferry passengers
invasive organisms
biosecurity risks
surveys
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Huang, J., Neverman, C., Smith, T., Adams, N., & Fraser, D. (2025, July, 23-25). Are recreational users of Tīkapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf biosecurity risk savvy? [Poster presentation]. New Zealand Biosecurity Institute NETS conference (NETS2025), Haumaru koiora kia pai āmua - Biosecurity for a better future, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7251
Abstract
The Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana is home to many islands of conservation importance, with programmes in place to manage pests and creating sanctuaries for New Zealand native species. Boats, including leisure craft, are potential vectors for pest invasion to these islands. Community engagement plays a key role in the success of island biosecurity efforts, and an understanding of motivations and barriers to behaviour change is crucial for governing bodies who seek to protect all islands in the Hauraki Gulf. Biosecurity education in ferry passengers of the inner Hauraki Gulf is well covered but a gap exists in knowledge and education within the boating community. ‘Check, Clean, Close’ is an Auckland Council biosecurity awareness campaign aimed at encouraging marine park users to implement biosecurity measures before heading out to sea. This study will focus on recreational boat users in the Hauraki Gulf, using an anonymous survey to assess participant understanding of the ‘Check, Clean, Close’ messaging and their motivation to act on this message in response to an Auckland Council ‘Commitment form’. Preliminary findings from this survey conducted at boat ramps/ marinas, and at the two Boat Shows held in Auckland in March and May will be presented. These findings will assist Auckland Council for the future development of effective tools to spread awareness of biosecurity issues in the Hauraki Gulf and promote positive behaviour change.
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