Our Functions
In this section...
- Statement of Intent Homepage 2007/08
- Minister's foreword
- Chief Executive's overview
- Statement of responsibility
- Strategic direction
- Forecast financial statements
- Appendices
- Contact details
We are responsible for:
- the development of land information policy
- regulatory frameworks used to define and transact land
- providing a secure environment for the buying, selling and subdividing of land property through:
- guaranteed titles for property dealings, and
- an accurate system of land boundary definition
- administering the Crown's interests in land through:
- the acquisition, disposal or administration of Crown land, and
- the management of Crown land liabilities
- providing a nationally-consistent valuation system for rating purposes
- helping the Government and its agencies address Treaty of Waitangi issues by providing information on land history and status and contributing to the policy relating to Treaty settlements
- administering the Overseas Investment Act 2005 by:
- making decisions, under delegation, on applications by overseas people who want to buy significant business assets or certain land in New Zealand
- advising relevant Ministers (for non-delegated applications, including fishing quota applications) as to how those applications should be decided, and
- monitoring compliance with conditions of consent and enforcing breaches of the overseas investment legislation
- ensuring that New Zealand has high-quality databases for its survey, mapping, hydrographic and property activities.
