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How to bulk load tracks and traps from DNR Garmin?

Rodney Bethel, a Senior GIS Analyst at Palmerston North City Council, has kindly provided u...

LoRa Gateway configuration

Overview This document describes how to take an off-the-shelf gateway device and set it up to pr...

Integrating LoRaWAN sensors with Trap.NZ

This is a blueprint for projects to use to affordably configure sensors to submit data to Trap.NZ...

Check your sensors

Check your sensors

Why can't new members see installations?

When a new member is added to a project without any permissions, they have limited ac...

How do I use the map tools?

Moving around the map You can pan around the map by clicking and dragging anywhere on the map....

Is my project data shared?

None of your project data is shared without your permission (please see our privacy p...

How can I enter GPS coordinates for installation locations?

If you have GPS coordinates, you can enter them into the Manual Coordinates box when adding an in...

How can I find what app version I have installed?

When you're logged in to the app It is much easier to find the app version if you can log in to ...

What coordinate system does Trap.NZ use?

Trap.NZ uses WGS84 (EPSG 4326) projection Helpful links https://epsg.io/4326 https://www.geo...

I'm stuck, how do I get support?

If you do get stuck or have a curly one, send us a message via the contact form. Please include a...

Why don't the project stats on the main project map update immediately?

The project stats on the main project are are updated daily, not in realtime. If you have just ad...

Can I record ad-hoc kills on Trap.NZ?

In the event that a pest is killed by something other than a trap (e.g. roadkill, killed by cat/d...

App: Recording a GPS track

Note: The phone needs to have location services set to Always On (Android, iOS) AND have battery ...

Proximity servicing adjustments

The detection zone for automated installation servicing based on proximity can be adjusted to sui...

Using Contractor mode

Contractor mode allows you to add property owners’ details into an installation’s details. This ...

Pre- Authenticated Member

What is a pre-authenticated member?   This is a person who has created a trap.NZ account but ha...

Why can’t I import data? it says I’m not using the correct file encoding.

If your CSV file is not being accepted and it says “Source file is not in UTF-8 encoding”, you ma...

Using Advanced field settings app

This setting allows for the option to collect more data that the standard settings while also ena...