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  • 2019/20 Annual Report released

    Land Information New Zealand has published its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020.

    • About LINZ, Corporate
    • Published: 19 October 2020
  • Annual Report and Strategic Intentions released

    Land Information New Zealand has published its Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2019, and its Strategic Intentions for 2019 to 2023.

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    • Published: 17 October 2019
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    Work is underway to adapt the former home of acclaimed New Zealand artist Bill Sutton into a house museum and community centre.

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  • State Services Commission inquiry into the use of external security consultants

    The below information was provided by LINZ for the State Services Commission inquiry into the use of external security consultants.

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    • Published: 18 December 2018
  • Hamilton office relocating to 65 Bryce Street

    On Monday 24 September, the LINZ Hamilton office will move from 820 Victoria Street to Level 3, 65 Bryce Street.

    • Corporate
    • Published: 17 September 2018
  • LINZ’s Performance Improvement Framework Review now available

    You can now read our Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) Review on the State Service Commission’s website.

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    • Published: 22 August 2018
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    The Land Information New Zealand website will be unavailable between 5pm Saturday 26 May and 3am Sunday 27 May to allow us to undertake scheduled maintenance.

    • Corporate
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  • Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Land Information

    The Briefing for the Incoming Minister for Land Information has been released.

    • About LINZ, Corporate
    • Published: 7 December 2017

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Updated Policy and Regulation

  • Interim Standard for mark protection surveys (Canterbury Earthquake) - LINZS10004 - Withdrawn | 22 July 2020
  • Authority and Identity Requirements for E-Dealing Guideline 2018 – LINZG20775 | 3 January 2020
  • Approved Paper Forms for the Land Transfer Act 2017 - LINZLF01231 | 22 May 2019
  • Interim standard for Treaty Settlement requirements for disposal of Crown-owned land - LINZS15001 | 31 March 2019
  • Applications to Correct or Change Names in the Register Guideline 2018 – LINZG20780 | 13 November 2018
  • Guideline for the acquisition of land under the Public Works Act 1981 - LINZG15703 | 26 July 2017

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