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Musing on the landscape: Cycling the length of Aotearoa

April 20, 2022by Monica Peters 2 Comments

I decided that a Great Big Goal was needed for 2022. Like cycling from Cape Reinga to Bluff in a month. Was it even possible? I didn’t think so, until […]

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Art & creativity, Environment and history

Life in the Shallows: Wetlands and their stories

April 8, 2022by Monica Peters Leave a comment

When Karen Denyer, Executive Officer of the National Wetland Trust was contacted by Massey University Press to write a book on wetlands in Aotearoa, there was an immediate dilemma – […]

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Science communication, Wetlands

The NZ Garden Bird Survey: Why do we love birds so much?

June 27, 2021by Monica Peters Leave a comment

Google “Why do we love birds so much?” and of all offerings this one pretty much sums it up: “Any answer is correct”. Responses meander across scientific, technical, creative, aesthetic […]

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Citizen science, Science communication, Volunteer monitoring

The long and short of #citsci #volunteering

December 8, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

Over the last few months, I’ve been working on a research project for a national charity on volunteer incentives, in other words, encouraging volunteers to contribute for the longer-term and […]

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Citizen science, Volunteer monitoring

The early days of #CitSciNZ: crowdsourcing stoat data in our national parks (Post 2)

September 15, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

This post continues exploring the history of engaging the public in stoat research in 1970s New Zealand. In the last post, I described research carried out by Dr Carolyn (Kim) […]

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Citizen science, CitSciNZ History, Predator/pest free

The #CitizenScience Association of Aotearoa New Zealand: Wrapping up Year One

August 25, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

This blog post formally marks a year since CSAANZ was established. The inaugural meeting was held August 2019 in the cosy surrounds of the Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club (New Plymouth). […]

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Citizen science, Citizen Science Assn. of Aotearoa NZ

The early days of #CitSciNZ: crowdsourcing stoat data in our national parks (Post 1)

August 15, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

This is the first part of a 2-part post about engaging the public in stoat research in 1970s New Zealand. Future posts in the early days of #CitSciNZ series will […]

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Citizen science, CitSciNZ History, Predator/pest free, Science communication

From #CitSciOz to #CitSciNZ: Lessons & learnings from the Australian #CitizenScience Association

June 15, 2020by Monica Peters 2 Comments

The Citizen Science Association of Aotearoa NZ (CSAANZ) was formalised in August 2019 and holds monthly online meetings for Co-chairs and Committee members. Establishing and sustaining a new association is […]

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Citizen science, Citizen Science Assn. of Aotearoa NZ

Sparking creativity: Post #Lockdown2020 reflections

May 25, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

Within the space of 48 hours, all New Zealand education and childcare facilities closed their doors along with most businesses and municipal facilities. The morning of March 26 signalled a […]

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Art & creativity

During and after the crisis: #citizenscience benefiting hyper-local, regional, national and global initiatives

April 27, 2020by Monica Peters Leave a comment

These are undoubtebly unusual times. Although we are urged to “stay home, save lives” there are still opportunities to contribute data during the more stringent lockdown phases. This (short) blog […]

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Bioblitz, Citizen science, Community environmental restoration, Volunteer monitoring, Water quality

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Community-led biodiversity restoration, land use and citizen science are where my personal and professional interests overlap. As Director of people+science, I work on diverse projects, many of which sit at the interface between science and the public. I work in partnership with NGOs, science professionals, community members, and land managers. I draw on a broad set of skills including hands-on conservation, research, impact evaluation, governance, science communication and… fine arts. Although eclectic, together these form distinct, though overlapping lenses through which to interpret and understand our environment.

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#CitSciNZ2018 #CitSciNZ Working Group 2016-2018 Art & creativity Bioblitz Citizen science Citizen Science Assn. of Aotearoa NZ CitSciNZ History CitSci Think Tank Community environmental restoration Conferences & symposia Environment and history Farming & agriculture Indigenous culture(s) Island conservation PhD Research 2013-2016 Policy Predator/pest free Science/enviro-ed Science communication Volunteer monitoring Water quality Wetlands Winston Churchill Memorial Trust 2019

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