Landscan December 2009

1 December 2009

Issue 51

In this issue:

Landonline recognised in Computerworld awards

The Landonline 100% e-lodgement programme has been highly commended in the recent Computerworld award for Excellence in the Use of ICT in Government.

Geospatial Custodian appointed

Meet Kevin Sweeney, Land Information New Zealand’s Geospatial Custodian.

Historic land records moved to Archives New Zealand

Some of New Zealand’s oldest land records have made an historic journey from LINZ’s Wellington office to Archives New Zealand for future storage and preservation.

Spatial information research programme supported

LINZ is pushing ahead with its involvement in the Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information (CRCSI).

‘Survey Strategic Context’ project concludes

LINZ and the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS) have completed a joint study on the likely future of the cadastral survey industry.

LINZ hosts ANZLIC meeting

The Australia New Zealand Land Information Council (ANZLIC) met in Wellington in November.

Seminars acquaint surveyors with new Rules

Seminars in September and October have introduced the new Rules for Cadastral Survey to more than 800 surveying professionals.

Display launched at Antarctic centre

A new permanent display at Christchurch’s International Antarctic Centre showcases LINZ’s work in the Ross Sea region.

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