NZ Dolphin App
Work with South Island community to develop citizen science
Work with a selected community on the northern part of the South Island to develop citizen science. This community was chosen because it is close to an important potential area for exchange between northern and southern Hector's dolphin populations. Also, there is not much researcher coverage in this area so the addition of citizen scientists would be especially valuable. The citizen science program involves creating the hands-on app, publicising it, then meeting the community and teaching them and encouraging them on how to use it.
Timing is good in terms of building support in lead up to potential next election in 2017.
Creating action with government depends not only on the government in power, but on timing with relation to future elections and the balance of power.