Kia ora
E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa i te wā o Kōanga. As we move out of Takurua, it has been a great time to prepare our maara for the planting season.
This pānui focuses on some of the practical mahi LINZ has undertaken, which includes a continuing focus on data that can support iwi and Māori aspirations with planning, climate resilience and hazard management including flooding, and infrastructure development.
We also have a scholarship available for those wanting to study GIS. Lastly, we are keen to receive feedback on our 3D Coastal Mapping project and LINZ mahi overall.
Public Works Act Review
The Public Works Act Review modernises how land is acquired for public infrastructure—balancing efficiency with fairness. Learn about new compensation measures, protections for Māori landowners, and how these changes support Aotearoa’s growth.
Projects and hazard management
From former hospitals to historic pā sites, LINZ is working to make Crown land safer and ready for future use. Explore how we manage hazards and support Treaty settlement outcomes.
Projects and hazard management
GIS data access and user guides
Many iwi and Māori groups want to use LINZ’s free GIS data—but aren’t sure how. These new guides offer clear, practical steps to access, layer, and apply data for whenua mapping, climate resilience, and planning.
Resources | 3D Coastal Mapping
Join our next Māori GIS mapping wānanga
Our monthly GIS mapping webinar offers hands-on guidance for iwi, hapū, whānau, and those working with Māori communities to use free geospatial data and tools. These resources support planning, funding, storytelling, and environmental kaitiakitanga.
Register here for our next Ngā Poutama Matawhenua webinar – Friday 17 October
Check out the recordings from previous wānanga: Ngā Poutama Matawhenua - YouTube
We want to hear from you
3D Coastal Mapping survey
Help shape the 3D Coastal Mapping Programme by telling us which coastal areas matter most and how you’ll use the data. Your feedback helps us support iwi needs and improve access to coastal elevation data.
If you would like to take part of have any questions, contact us: 3DCM@linz.govt.nz.
Annual iwi survey – strengthening our relationships
Our annual iwi survey is now open! Your feedback helps us improve how we work with iwi and Māori entities. If you haven’t already, we’d really appreciate your input.
If you would like to take part, please email MCRTeam@linz.govt.nz.
2026 GIS scholarship: Call for applications
Passionate about geospatial data? Apply now for a LINZ GIS scholarship—up to $5,000 to support your studies or research. Past recipients have explored disaster response, mātauranga Māori, and spatial tech innovation.
Apply now: Tertiary GIS scholarship applications open for 2026
Kaputerangi trig station removal
The trig beacon at Kaputerangi Pā, Whakatāne, has been removed following collaborative efforts between LINZ and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa. The trig beacon, originally installed for surveying purposes, had long been seen as an intrusive symbol on the site.
Trig beacon to be removed from Kaputerangi Pā
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Media contact
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