Information on fixed-site ocean temperature data (sampling < 3h) within Waikato region
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From: RC
I am a Master of Science student in Marine Science. I am seeking information on whether Waikato Regional Council holds any fixed-site water temperature data collected within the coastal waters or estuaries of the Waikato region from sensors such as moorings, buoys, seafloor instruments, wharf sensors or other loggers.
In particular, I would like to know:
- Sampling frequency: For any datasets you hold, what is the sampling interval (preferably less than three hours) and over what period were the data collected?
- Geographic coverage: For any datasets you hold, what are the approximate locations or site names (e.g., harbours, rivers, coastal areas) and the general type of installation?
I do not require the data itself at this stage; I am simply requesting confirmation of whether such data are held and summary metadata describing the sampling frequency and geographic coverage.
Waikato Regional Council
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(please refer to attachment for full email) I am a Master of Science
student in Marine Science. I am seeking information on whether Waikato
Regional Council holds any fixed-site water temperature data collected
within the coastal waters or estuaries of the Waikato region from sensors
such as moorings, buoys, seafloor instruments, wharf sensors or other
loggers. In particular, I would like to know: - Sampling frequency: For
any datasets you hold, what is the sampling interval (preferably less than
three hours) and over what period were the data collected? - Geographic
coverage: For any datasets you hold, what are the approximate locations or
site names (e.g., harbours, rivers, coastal areas) and the general type of
installation? I do not require the data itself at this stage; I am simply
requesting confirmation of whether such data are held and summary metadata
describing the sampling frequency and geographic coverage.
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Waikato Regional Council
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From: Jennie Cox
Kia ora
Council has received your request made 30 July 2025 and it was forwarded
to me this week for completion.
I apologise for not acknowledging receipt of your request earlier.
Since I have received the request, the decision has been made to grant
your request and the response will be with you as soon as possible.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jennie
Jennie Cox | OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ADVISOR | Democracy, Customer, Community and Services
WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL | Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Waikato
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From: Jennie Cox
Kia ora anō rā
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Ngā mihi
Jennie
Jennie Cox | OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ADVISOR | Democracy
WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL | Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Waikato
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M: [2]+64275501896
F: [3]facebook.com/waikatoregion
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