Exploring Future Opportunities for the Taupō Fishery Survey

All those who complete this survey will go into the draw to win one of the following prizes:

Two nights accommodation, plus dinner for two and a guided fishing trip at the exclusive Tongariro Lodge in Turangi (www.tongarirolodge.co.nz)

Two nights accommodation for two people at the Bridge Lodge in Turangi (http://www.turangibridgemotel.co.nz) plus weekend fishing licences

One of five Hunting and fishing vouchers provided by Hunting and Fishing Taupo valued at $100 (www.huntingandfishing.co.nz).

1. Age

Age 16 - 19

20 - 29

30 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 - 69

70+

2. Sex

Sex Male

Female

3. Ethnicity

Ethnicity New Zealand European Maori - Ngati Tuwharetoa Maori - other iwi Asian	Polynesian Middle Eastern Latin American African
Other (please specify)

4. Where do you live?

Where do you live? Taranaki Taupō (Go to Q7) Northland Auckland Coromandel Waikato	Bay of Plenty East Coast Hawkes Bay Manawatu Wellington (including Wairarapa) Nelson/Marlborough	Canterbury West Coast Otago Southland Whanganui
Overseas (please specify country)

5. Have you ever visited the Taupō region?

Have you ever visited the Taupō region? Yes

No (Go to Q7)

6. I have visited Taupō..

I have visited Taupō.. Once before Regular visitor Taupō regional holiday home owner	Day visitor Multi day visits
If multiday how many nights do you stay per visit on average?

7. Do you currently take part in trout fishing?

Do you currently take part in trout fishing? No (Go to Q10)

Yes

8. Do you currently take part in trout fishing in the Taupō region?

Do you currently take part in trout fishing in the Taupō region? No

Yes

9. What type/s of trout fishing do you do?

What type/s of trout fishing do you do? Fly Fishing - River Fly Fishing - Lake	Spin Fishing Boat Fishing
Other (please specify)

10. What would encourage you to start fishing in Taupō?

What would encourage you to start fishing in Taupō?

If you do not currently fish go to Question 25

11. Do you have a Taupō fishing licence?

Do you have a Taupō fishing licence? Yes

Not currently but have had one in the last year

Not currently but had one over a year ago

Never had one (Go to Q13)

12. What types of licence do you currently have or generally buy or have bought?

What types of licence do you currently have or generally buy or have bought? Adult season

Adult week

Adult 24hr

Child season

Child 24hr

13. If you used to fish in the Taupō region but no longer do, why did you stop?

If you used to fish in the Taupō region but no longer do, why did you stop?

14. What would encourage you, and others you know to start fishing, or fish more in the Taupo region?

What would encourage you, and others you know to start fishing, or fish more in the Taupo region?

15. Of your reasons for visiting the Taupō District, how important was fishing? (tick one only)

Of your reasons for visiting the Taupō District, how important was fishing? (tick one only) Sole/only reason

Main reason

Important reason

A reason

Not important

16. When fishing was not the sole or only reason for your visit, what was your primary reason(s) for coming to the Taupō District? (tick as many as apply)

When fishing was not the sole or only reason for your visit, what was your primary reason(s) for coming to the Taupō District? (tick as many as apply) Visit friends or family Holiday Conference	Business Participate in or watch an event
Other (please specify)

17. When you travelled to the Taupo District in the most recent fishing season (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012), how much money in total would you estimate that you spent (include your spending on immediate family/friends) on your visit(s) excluding spending on fishing licenses? (please add an estimated amount, in dollars, next to each of the choices) - please do not put in any dollar signs '$' commas or decimal points, just numbers

When you travelled to the Taupo District in the most recent fishing season (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012), how much money in total would you estimate that you spent (include your spending on immediate family/friends) on your visit(s) excluding spending on fishing licenses? (please add an estimated amount, in dollars, next to each of the choices) - please do not put in any dollar signs '$' commas or decimal points, just numbers Accommodation (includes batch)
Food and/or beverages
Entertainment and sightseeing
Shopping/retail
Travel within the Taupo District (includes Car, Taxi, Boat fuel etc)
Fishing or visit related spending
Other Expenditure

18. If you currently fish or have fished in the Taupo region, are you generally aware of the iwi and/or hapu of the area where you fish?

If you currently fish or have fished in the Taupo region, are you generally aware of the iwi and/or hapu of the area where you fish? Yes

19. Do you know where your licence fees go?

Do you know where your licence fees go? No	Yes
If yes where do you think the fee goes?

20. Are you aware of the partnership between DOC and Tuwharetoa regarding the fishery?

Are you aware of the partnership between DOC and Tuwharetoa regarding the fishery? Yes	No
If 'yes' briefly describe your understanding of the relationship?

21. Have you had the opportunity in the past to be involved in the management and direction of the Taupō Fishery?

Have you had the opportunity in the past to be involved in the management and direction of the Taupō Fishery? Yes	No
Comments

22. How do you currently provide your views to DOC about the Taupō fishery?

How do you currently provide your views to DOC about the Taupō fishery?

23. Do you know what the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee is?

Do you know what the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee is? Yes	No	Never heard of it
If yes what do you understand their function to be?

24. What would be your preferred method/s of receiving information on the Taupō Fishery? (select as many as appropriate)

What would be your preferred method/s of receiving information on the Taupō Fishery? (select as many as appropriate) Email Website Smart Phone App Target Taupō publication	Paper Mail Social Media (Facebook and Tweets) All of the above Not Interested
Other

25. Do you know who owns the bed of lake Taupo and the rivers that flow into it?

Do you know who owns the bed of lake Taupo and the rivers that flow into it? No one

Taupo District Council

Iwi

DoC

The Government

26. How do you currently get information from DOC?

How do you currently get information from DOC?

27. Do you have any further comments or thoughts about how you would like to see the Taupō fishery managed in the future?

Do you have any further comments or thoughts about how you would like to see the Taupō fishery managed in the future?

28. If you wish to enter the prize draw and to be kept informed on this project, please provide your name and contact details

(personal details will only be used for the purpose of the prize draw and will not be made available to any other party)

If you wish to enter the prize draw and to be kept informed on this project, please provide your name and contact details (personal details will only be used for the purpose of the prize draw and will not be made available to any other party)

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. If you have any feedback, questions or would like further information please email us at taupofishery@doc.govt.nz .

For more information about this project please visit www.doc.govt.nz/taupofishery