Connect to the PositioNZ Real Time service

This page provides information required to connect to the PositioNZ Real Time Service. Access to the network is free, but users need to register.

What you will need to connect:

  • real-time capable GNSS (global navigation satellite system) receiver
  • NTRIP client and internet access Connection details (below)

For equipment-specific or software-specific connection instructions, check a user manual or contact your vendor.

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Connection details

PositioNZ real-time data is made available through an RTCM standard, transmitted using the network transport of RTCM via internet protocol (NTRIP). 

Host domainpositionz-rt.linz.govt.nz
Port2101

Data information

Mount point

ODE_00_CountryCode_0

Examples: 
Warkworth, New Zealand: WARK00NZL0 
Scott Base, Antarctica: SCTB00ATA0 

Data formatRTCM 3.2
Method of transmissionNTRIP Caster
Epoch1 second
Expected latency< 2 seconds 95% of the time
Coordinates broadcastedNZGD2000
ConstellationsAll available constellations. 
Some GeoNet stations may only be capable of streaming GPS or GPS/GLONASS.