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Cathedral Cove Recreational Reserve survey 1998

1. Identification information

Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
523 supervised self-completed surveys were conducted at Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve in January 1998 to measure visitor's expectations and experience of Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve. Purpose: To measure visitor's expectations and experience of Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve.
Content
Survey results including visitor demographic information, circumstances of their visit, actions at Cathedral Cove, perceptions of Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve.
Study Types
  • Inventory/Survey
Categories
  • Social and Economic
  • Coastal Development and Public Spaces
  • Marine Protection

2. Contact information

Commissioning Agencies
  • Department of Conservation
Contact Organisations
  • Department of Conservation (Waikato Conservancy)

3. Spatial information

Geographic Coverage
Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve
Grid Coordinates
Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve – NZMG E2760303 N6481804, 1:20,000, Area
Locations
  • Name
    Cathedral Cove
    NZMG Easting
    2760300
    NZMG Northing
    6481807
    Location
    Mercury Bay to Tairua Harbour (including Tairua Ocean Beach)
    East Coast

4. Data acquisition information

Collection Date
Jan-98
Methodology
questionnaire Frequency of collection: One off survey over 4 days.

5. Data quality information

Known Limitations
Not reported Gaps in collection: Not reported Data quality: Percentage results relative to percentage who answered individual questions. Attribute accuracy: Not reported Completeness: Not all participants answered all questions.

6. Distribution information

Format
reports Digital Format: MS Word, MS Excel
Applications
Recreation reserve management Marine reserve management
Availability
Freely available Sensitivity/Confidentiality: None?

7. Status information

Data Status
Finished

8. Metadata information

General Notes
Additional comments: A significant proportion of the participants thought increased commercial boat activity would negatively affect their enjoyment of the reserve.
Related Links
Publications
  • Moroney, M. 1998: Key Point Summary: Cathedral Cove Recreational Reserve – Research Results February 1998. Report for the Department of Conservation, Waikato Conservancy. Key Research & Marketing Ltd, Mount Maunganui.
  • Moroney, M. 1998: Summary of Tables: Cathedral Cove Recreational Reserve – Research Results February 1998. Report for the Department of Conservation, Waikato Conservancy. Key Research & Marketing Ltd, Mount Maunganui.
Related Publications
  • Taylor, N., & Buckenham, B., 2003: Social impacts of marine reserves in New Zealand. Science for Conservation series 217, DoC Wellington.
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9. Related files

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