FIND OUT MORE... Geographic Information About New Zealand

LINZ looks after many of the official records about New Zealand's land features and boundaries, and makes available a large amount of geographic information for use in property transactions, research, navigation, and defence and emergency services operations. The work we do underpins New Zealand's identity and economy.

Property

We are responsible for accurately recording and managing the survey system and all property transactions made in New Zealand. Read our guide to land surveying and title registration.

Maps

We are responsible for producing the official maps of New Zealand. Find out more about LINZ's role in mapping.

Learn about understanding topographic maps and where to find maps and data.

Charts

We provide up-to-date nautical information about New Zealand's seabed, coastline and hazards. Find out about LINZ's role in charts, tides and navigation and where to buy charts.

Coordinates & GPS

We manage the geodetic system of reference points (survey marks) for New Zealand's land features. Find out about geodesy in New Zealand and GPS in New Zealand.

Place names

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa assigns official place names in New Zealand and in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. Find out about researching place names or find place names.