How we support the Government's themes

LINZ makes significant contributions to the Government's themes of 'economic transformation', 'families – young and old', and 'national identity'.

Economic transformation

"Working to progress our economic transformation to a high-income, knowledge-based market economy, which is both innovative and creative, and provides a unique quality of life for all New Zealanders."

LINZ supports this theme through the sub-themes of 'world-class infrastructure' and 'environmental sustainability'. Private property rights are an economic cornerstone, part of the economic infrastructure that underpins all economic activity and enables transformation. LINZ provides for certainty of property rights in land by recording cadastral survey and land title information and by making this information available to support economic activity. In the area of environmental sustainability, LINZ has contributed to New Zealand's biosecurity strategy and controls weeds and pests on Crown-owned land.

Families - young and old

"All families, young and old, have the support and choices they need to be secure and be able to reach their full potential within our knowledge-based economy."

LINZ supports this theme through the sub-theme of 'safe communities' by providing relevant information to emergency services and to mariners. For example, we provide information that enables Police, Fire, Ambulance and other central and local government agencies to plan for and respond to emergency situations. Our hydrographic services help to ensure the safety of mariners by providing charts that enable them to know where they are and plan safe courses to their destinations. We also provide information about significant changes to the seabed and natural and manmade features that may hinder safe passage.

National identity

"All New Zealanders to be able to take pride in who and what we are, through our arts, culture, fi lm, sports and music, our appreciation of our natural environment, our understanding of our history, and our stance on international issues."

LINZ supports this theme primarily through the work of our Crown Property Management and Overseas Investment Office teams. For example:

• in the South Island, LINZ ensures public access to the high country and protects the landscape and sensitive lands, ensuring that future generations continue to enjoy our natural heritage, and
• the Overseas Investment Office makes recommendations on overseas investments in sensitive New Zealand land, significant New Zealand business assets, and fishing quota, by assessing applications from foreigners who intend making substantial investments here.