The Tirohanga Tohu Survey is designed to help strengthen our relationship with Tangitū, by calling us together at Kuku Reef for a shared purpose. It also focusses our attention on the tohu of Te Taiao to further develop our experience as kaitiaki with mātauranga tuku iho at the centre.
It would be great if you and your whānau would like to take part in this voluntary activity. Please note, this survey is only for use by our Hapū within our takiwā.
Where
- The survey is designed to be filled in while you are at Tangoio Beach, near the river mouth of Te Ngarue and Pākuratahi Streams.
When
- It would be great if whānau did the survey every season, or even once or twice a year – or more if you are really keen!
- You can do it any time it’s convenient, or time it with the maramataka moon phase Tangaroa e.g. every 23rd or 24th day after Whiro (new moon).
Prep
The survey can be filled in on any type of phone / tablet / computer, online or offline.
- To prepare your device/s before going, so that it works even without the internet:
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- download the free ArcGIS Survey 123 Field App from the Apple Store or Google Play or Microsoft Store.
- click continue without signing in
- in the search bar at the top, paste this survey link: https://arcg.is/1SqyqT
- it should automatically download
- download or take a print out of the Shell & Shorebird Guide
How
- open the Survey 123 App
- click continue without signing in
- click on survey
- click on + Collect
- the survey will load and you can fill in even without internet access.
- you can partially fill it in, then save in the outbox and come back to it. When completed, save in the outbox
- once you return to wifi: select from outbox, click send button on bottom right
Gear
In addition to your device, you may like to bring with you:
- a rubbish bag, gloves, hand sanitiser to clean up the beach while you’re there
- optional gear: binoculars, measuring tape, notebook & pen, compass (or use an app on your device)
- for Health & Safety: first aid kit (+ plasters), sunscreen, drinking water, snacks, Hi Vis vests for tamariki
Health & Safety Advice
- You do not need to enter the water to complete the survey. If you do decide to while you are there, please be careful.
- It is important to closely supervise tamariki on the beach, in and near the water. There can be strong rips and the water can be contaminated, especially after heavy rain.
- You do not need to collect kuku when doing the survey. If you do decide to while you are there, please be aware if there are any rāhui, biotoxin warnings, and please follow food safety guidelines such as cooking before eating.
More Info
If you would like more background information, please see He Kāinga Taurikura o Tangitū report (especially pages 116 to 118).
