Landscan March 2010

Issue 52

In this issue:

Topo50: World says wow

LINZ wowed an international cartographic audience with a presentation on our world-first, automated production of Topo50 maps.

Christchurch office relocation

LINZ’s Christchurch Processing Centre staff will relocate to a new office later this year after more than a decade based in Torrens House in Hereford St.

Papua New Guinean interest in NZ land title model

Four Papua New Guinean officials visited LINZ to learn about New Zealand’s land title system and Landonline.

Archives secondment assists knowledge transfer

As historic LINZ records are put in Archives New Zealand’s care, Graeme Scott, from LINZ’s Wellington Processing Centre, will be making sure the knowledge around these valuable records is also passed on.

Experts focus on Antarctic risks

Risks posed by ship-borne Antarctic tourism to people and the environment were the focus of an experts’ conference attended by LINZ.

Science cooperation reaffirmed

New Zealand and the United States have a good history of cooperation on the science and technology front, especially in Antarctica. This relationship was reaffirmed during a recent series of workshops attended by LINZ.

Lake Karapiro weed control

Lake Karapiro’s lakeweed problem is being brought under control in time for the World Rowing Championships later this year.

Survey reveals Bay of Islands’ marine life

A survey of the Bay of Islands’ marine life and supporting ecosystems is making good progress.

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