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Partners join forces for second high-tech marine survey

Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 11:00 am | Land Information New Zealand

Detailed 3D images of the seabed in the Western Marlborough Sounds will be brought to the surface as a second high-tech marine survey gets underway in the region. More >>

OIO approves 249 overseas to buy homes since rule changes

Thursday, 31 October 2019, 10:23 am | Land Information New Zealand

The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approved 249 applications from people with residency visas to buy homes since restrictions to overseas ownership were introduced in October 2018. More >>

Plaman withdraws OIO application to expand mine

Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 3:21 pm | Land Information New Zealand

Plaman has withdrawn its application to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) to buy 432 hectares of land near Middlemarch, Otago, to expand its diatomite mine. More >>

Ōpōtiki District - the pet fish from afar

Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 11:58 am | Land Information New Zealand

Consultation begins today on the addition of macrons to correct the spelling of Opotiki District to Ōpōtiki District. More >>

OIO investigation forces overseas investors to sell property

Monday, 15 July 2019, 3:44 pm | Land Information New Zealand

The High Court has ordered overseas-owned BCH Investments Ltd to pay the maximum civil penalty of $300,000, along with costs totalling $288,000 for buying five hectares of Auckland land without Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval. BCH must also ... More >>

Consultation on high country land management closing soon

Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 10:43 am | Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand is urging New Zealanders to have their say on the future management of the South Island high country. Public consultation on the Government’s proposed changes to the management of Crown pastoral land closes on Friday 12th April ... More >>

High calibre candidates for High Country Advisory Group

Thursday, 2 August 2018, 11:24 am | Land Information New Zealand

The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) today announced the members of the new South Island High Country Advisory Group. More >>

LINZ releases latest property data

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:49 pm | Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) latest property data shows that in October to December 2016, 2 percent of property transfers involved overseas tax resident buyers and 3 percent involved overseas tax resident sellers More >>

Demolition of 32 & 36 Glendevere Terrace

Friday, 5 February 2016, 2:23 pm | Land Information New Zealand

Demolition of 32 & 36 Glendevere Terrace Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Southern Response today announced that the demolitions of 32 and 36 Glendevere Terrace, Redcliffs, Christchurch will begin next week. More >>

OIO releases Motukawaiti (Step) Island findings

Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 10:49 am | Land Information New Zealand

OIO releases Motukawaiti (Step) Island findings The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) today announced that it is not able to take action over the purchase of Motukawaiti Island – also known as Step Island – by New Zealand company St Morris NZ Limited. More >>

Perfume Point’ still on the cards

Friday, 25 September 2015, 10:56 am | Land Information New Zealand

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB) has decided not to proceed with moves to assign the name ‘East Pier Point’ to the Hawke’s Bay feature known locally as ‘Perfume Point’. More >>

LINZ secures historic imagery for New Zealanders

Monday, 26 January 2015, 2:13 pm | Land Information New Zealand

A new contract between Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Opus International Consultants will safeguard New Zealanders’ ability to use historic aerial imagery. More >>

Final Name In Central Otago Set Approved

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 4:13 pm | Land Information New Zealand

The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa today announced that it has approved as official the name ‘Te Kārearea Peak’ for a currently unnamed feature in an alpine region of Central Otago. More >>

Recovery Agencies Collaborate On Forward Works Coordination

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:39 pm | Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is working with Canterbury recovery agencies to deliver the new Forward Works Spatial Coordination (FWSC) project, which aims to develop a shared view of horizontal infrastructure repair and built environment ... More >>

LINZ Scoops IPANZ Awards

Thursday, 4 July 2013, 10:39 am | Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is today celebrating two major achievements, having last night received the IPANZ 2013 ‘Improving Performance through Leadership Excellence’ and ‘New Professional of the Year’ awards. More >>

LINZ Launches App To Report Sea Hazards

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 10:22 am | Land Information New Zealand

A new smartphone app that streamlines the reporting process for hazards at sea is now available for download thanks to a collaboration between IT company Datacom and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). More >>

LINZ to Provide Easier Access to Land Records

Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 11:30 am | Land Information New Zealand

A new project about to get underway at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) will soon see New Zealand business and the general public gain easier, faster and cheaper access to land records – streamlining the process involved when people are considering ... More >>

Public Consultation Open For NZ Geographic Board Name

Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:15 am | Land Information New Zealand

Media Statement Friday, April 26, 2013 Public Consultation Open For New Zealand Geographic Board Name Proposals Public consultation has today opened for nine proposals to assign new, or to alter existing, geographic names around the country. The New ... More >>

Public Feedback Sought On Name Proposals In The South Island

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 2:46 pm | Land Information New Zealand

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB) has today opened public consultation for three proposals, submitted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, regarding the naming of three significant alpine features in the Aoraki / Mount Cook area of ... More >>

Land Information Mashup for Canterbury

Friday, 5 August 2011, 4:54 pm | Land Information New Zealand

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) today announced its sponsorship of the Support for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Data Mashup category in The Great New Zealand Remix and Mashup Competition launched in Auckland this week. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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