Help

Get the most out of the LINZ Data Service with our starter information and user guides. You can also learn about LDS from the geospatial community via the GeoMash Forum.

Support

Contact LINZ directly, comment on a layer or contribute to the GeoMash community for support and assistance on using the LINZ Data Service. more...

Getting started

This beginner’s guide will help you with the basics of using the LINZ Data Service. If you're new to LDS or are having trouble understanding how LDS works, then this guide is for you. more...

Advanced user guides

The following resources provide in-depth documentation on using data from the LINZ Data Service and is intended for GIS professionals and geodata developers. If you're new to LDS, the Getting Started guide is for you. more...

Licensing and using data from LDS

Use, reuse and share our data to much as you like via our open Creative Commons license. Check out the terms of this license and how you can credit LINZ. more...

Courier service

The LDS Courier Service enables you to get bulk data delievered to your door without maxing out your internet datacap. Check out more about the service and how to use it. more...

LDS file formats in detail

Find out the nitty gritty on the file formats we support, the specifications and limitations of their implementation in LDS, and what they’re best used for. more...