In this section...
- Statement of Intent Homepage 2008/9
- Minister's foreword
- Introduction from the Chief Executive
- Nature and scope of functions
- Strategic direction
- Operating intentions
- Managing in a changeable operating environment
- Assessing organisational health and capability
- Capital intentions
- LINZ information
Minister's foreword
A close connection to the land is central to New Zealand's national identity. New Zealanders have a strong sense of pride and interest in their land as the foundation for the nation's confidence and prosperity.
High-quality land information is key to our economic growth and effective land management an essential component towards safeguarding our national identity. New Zealanders can have confidence and certainty in New Zealand's property rights system and land information systems that provide authoritative and accurate information on land and its attributes. Together, these are an essential prerequisite to economic investment and also contribute to safe communities.
New Zealand's world-leading land registration system reinforces the role that government plays to encourage and support property rights and trading in those rights, contributing to economic growth and prosperity. Electronic lodgement of all survey and title transactions through Landonline is progressing well, with LINZ working hard to ensure customers are comfortable using this system.
A key priority for the Government is the ability of New Zealanders to have greater walking access to our rivers, lakes and public lands. In March 2008, the Prime Minister announced the opening of the Motutapu track – the first back country section of the Te Araroa public walkway to open in the South Island. Putting into action the vision for a pathway throughout New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff, a continued focus for the future will be furthering similar walking access arrangements.
Delivering value to taxpayers is critical for effective and results-focused government. I am pleased to see that this Statement of Intent signals how LINZ will bring an increased value-add focus to its activities and so ensure it continues to contribute to the Government's theme of 'economic transformation'.
I look forward to this strategy being implemented and realised over time, and delivering further benefits for New Zealand's economy and society.
HON DAVID PARKER
Minister for Land Information
