SHARE WHAT YOU SEE
Let others know how nature’s doing where you are, and find out what that weird bug is while you’re at it.
Scientists rely on people around the motu to report sightings of birds, insects, fish, fungi, ferns, and more.
Image: Wellington City Council | ©
WHAT YOU
CAN DO
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Spotted something? Share it. It can be something common or unusual, native or introduced. You don’t even need to know what it is.
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The easiest way to share a sighting is by joining iNaturalist NZ – Mātaki Taiao. You’ll find a warm and supportive online community, who’ll help you identify what you’ve seen.
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Take a photo or video and make a note of when and where you saw it. The more details you give, the easier it is for others to help you ID it.
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Download the iNaturalist app before you go on a day hike or Great Walk. You’ll be able to record your sightings even when you’re 3 days’ walk from the closest cell tower.
GET THE WHĀNAU INVOLVED
Every winter, Manaaki Whenua runs the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey. Get out in the garden or your local park with the kids, and record how many birds you see and hear in an hour.
HOW YOU’LL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Scientists can use what you share to build a better picture of nature in New Zealand.
They can keep an eye on where native species are living, and how well they're doing against introduced pests and weeds. They can also track how nature is changing. They’ve even discovered new species and populations.
Every observation helps, including what you see in your own backyard.
ARE YOU IN?
It takes everyone to make a difference for nature. Every little bit helps.
NATURE'S IN
TROUBLE
Thousands of our native species are heading towards extinction, but it’s not too late to save them.
All around New Zealand, Kiwis are bringing nature back.
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Experience what people can do for nature when they work together.
Connecting with nature is scientifically proven to make you feel better. It’ll make you want to repay the favour.