Landscan March 2009

Issue 48

In this issue:

Radio telescope adds greater precision to GPS network

A GPS station linked to a new $1 million radio telescope at Warkworth will significantly enhance the precision of LINZ’s GPS network. 

100% e-lodgement milestone passed

23 February marked a major milestone for LINZ with the e-lodgement of survey and title transactions becoming mandatory, and the closure of LINZ’s public counters in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.

Bay of Islands' survey completes first phase

The largest coastal mapping survey in New Zealand waters has revealed reefs and new information about the Bay of Islands and Northland coast.

Hydrographic surveys underway

New hydrographic charts will aid safer navigation off Great Barrier Island and Stewart Island’s Paterson Inlet.

Surveyor-General bags top trigs

Surveyor-General and mountaineer Don Grant has completed his quest to climb New Zealand’s 10 highest trigs.

Senior managers farewelled

General Manager Policy Kevin Kelly, and Chief Information Office Tony Lester recently left LINZ for new roles.

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