Landscan June 2008

Issue 45

In this issue:

New Chief Executive announced

LINZ will welcome new Chief Executive Colin MacDonald in July.

Stream restoration project recognised by Planning Institute

A LINZ project that has turned Turangi's Hangarito Stream from an eyesore to pleasant amenity has been recognised by the Planning Institute.

Biosecurity: LINZ tackles rabbits in Canterbury

LINZ began rabbit control operations over 4000 hectares of Crown-administered riverbeds in Canterbury in June.

New structure will boost relationships with leaseholders

LINZ is working to build and maintain more direct relationships with pastoral leaseholders and people who carry out activities in the high country

Tenure review update

Tenure reviews of South Island high country pastoral leases have made considerable progress in the past six months.

Protocol smoothes path for Ross Sea region

A new protocol has been signed with the United States on assigning geographic names in the Ross Sea region.

Act extends geographic naming frontiers

A new law extends the New Zealand Geographic Board's place-naming jurisdiction to include features on the continental shelf.

LINZ website improved

A new LINZ website featuring cleaner, clearer navigation and updated content to make it easier and faster for users to find information is soon to be launched.

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