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3D models released for Christchurch city
Friday, 7 March 2014, 9:17 am | Land Information NZ
The release of a new set of 3D models of central Christchurch today – as part of the Canterbury Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Programme led by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) – means it will now be much easier to visualise the inner city ... More >>
Consultation on names set to close
Monday, 3 February 2014, 1:46 pm | Land Information NZ
Members of the public wishing to enter a submission on the naming proposals for Hohi, Stokes Beach, Norman Creek and Codfish Island / Whenua Hou now have fewer than two weeks left to do so, with public consultation set to close on February 14. More >>
Future of land boundaries
Monday, 3 February 2014, 11:03 am | Land Information NZ
Surveyor-General Dr Don Grant was today pleased to launch Cadastre 2034 – a comprehensive strategy designed to ensure that, in the future, New Zealanders will be able to more easily understand where their rights in land actually are. More >>
Full speed ahead on navigating roading repairs
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 10:58 am | Land Information NZ
Full speed ahead on navigating roading repairs Collaboration between Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (CTOC), and the open data community is providing a new sense of direction for travellers in Christchurch. More >>
Boating App Innovative Use of Public Data
Friday, 29 November 2013, 1:31 pm | Land Information NZ
A new smartphone app utilising data from the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority (NZHA) within Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) will make nationwide boating information more widely and easily available to recreational boaties just in time for summer. More >>
Decisions On Central Otago Place Names
Monday, 21 October 2013, 11:07 am | Land Information NZ
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa has agreed to defer its decision on the place name ‘Te Karearea Peak’ to allow it to be reported to Land information Minister Maurice Williamson as one of an agreed set of four place ... More >>
‘Whanganui’ To Be Reflected In LINZ Publications and Data
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 10:50 am | Land Information NZ
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is set to begin updating its electronic databases and hard copy publications to reflect that ‘Whanganui’ and ‘Wanganui’ will shortly be gazetted as alternative official geographic names. More >>
International Recognition For LINZ Data Service
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 4:56 pm | Land Information NZ
International Recognition For LINZ Data Service Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) received international recognition last night, with its revolutionary LINZ Data Service (LDS) being ‘named runner-up – ‘Highly Commended’ – in the ‘Information’ ... More >>
LINZ Decisions: James Cameron Purchasing Wairarapa Farms
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 4:08 pm | Land Information NZ
[ These decisions were recently published on the Land Information New Zealand website here and here . According to a Dominion Post report "Prime Minister John Key confirmed the James Cameron in question was the Hollywood director." ] More >>
Cruise industry drives nautical surveying demand
Friday, 4 February 2011, 2:13 pm | Land Information NZ
Double-digit growth in the number of cruise liners visiting New Zealand each year has the National Hydrographic Authority busy developing a comprehensive nautical surveying and charting programme. More >>
Wellington Place Names Consultation
Monday, 15 November 2010, 11:53 am | Land Information NZ
Reminder notice: Public consultation closes on 30 November for 44 proposals to assign new place names or alter existing place names, including proposals for: • Assigning new names to 22 Porirua suburbs and localities. • Assigning a dual name to the ... More >>
New Zealand Geographic Board Mourns Sir Archie
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 1:55 pm | Land Information NZ
The death of New Zealand Geographic Board member Sir Archie Taiaoroa is a very great loss, Board Chairperson Dr Don Grant said today. More >>
Bay of Islands Ocean Survey 20/20 project complete
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 3:43 pm | Land Information NZ
A two-year ocean and coastal survey project in the Bay of Islands is now complete, Land Information New Zealand announced today. More >>
New Zealand moves to new official maps
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:15 am | Land Information NZ
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has made one of the most significant changes to New Zealand’s official topographical maps since the 1930s, with the launch of the Topo50 map series available from today (23 September). More >>
Spatial information adds millions to the economy
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 11:49 am | Land Information NZ
Innovative use of spatial information pumped more than $1 billion into the New Zealand economy in 2008 – and better access to data could see that figure soar, according to a report into the value of spatial information. More >>
LINZ welcomes release of PCE report
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 3:00 pm | Land Information NZ
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has welcomed the report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment 'Change in the high country: Environmental stewardship and tenure review'. More >>
NZ's largest coastal mapping survey successful
Friday, 19 December 2008, 4:37 pm | Land Information NZ
The largest coastal mapping survey in New Zealand waters, which covered more than 3500 square kilometres of Northland's seabed, has revealed reefs, new information about the iconic Hole in the Rock and mapped a prominent wreck site. More >>
Eventful Start To NZ's Largest Coastal Survey
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 2:09 pm | Land Information NZ
The first phase of a survey of the Bay of Islands and eastern Northland seabed is making good progress - even after stopping to assist in the rescue of three troubled boats in the area. More >>
New gauge part of tsunami monitoring network
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 2:37 pm | Land Information NZ
A sea-level gauge installed at the Port of Tauranga this week will form part of a national network of gauges for monitoring tsunamis, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and GNS Science announced today. More >>
LINZ comment on Federated Farmers press release
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 1:08 pm | Land Information NZ
LINZ has issued the following statement about the Federated Farmers press release of 11 April 2008 on the forthcoming Land Valuation Tribunal hearing on the pastoral lease rent review for Minaret Station. More >>
