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We have an ongoing programme to test the compatibility and performance of SouthPAN services on a range of GNSS devices used across different industry sectors.

Our work on the project to date.

Definitions of terms related to the Tokanui Psychiatric Hospital demolition project.

Alistair is studying by distance for a PGDipA in Geospatial Science at Massey University

This release (58) comprises selected updates to 1 Topo250 sheet.

Steps to apply for permission to use Crown lands and properties managed by Toitū Te Whenua.

The lands and properties we look after are held under a range of different legislation, each with different requirements. This means the obligations we have vary, depending on the legislation that applies.

Information on Toitū Te Whenua's management of commercial tenancies, leases and other arrangements for use of Crown lands and properties, and who to contact if you have a maintenance or facility service request.

Our software is used to adjust geodetic networks and convert coordinate systems. This software is free, and runs on Windows.

Shalini completed a Master of Geospatial Science degree at the Auckland University of Technology

Proposed, assigned, altered, discontinued, amended and corrected geographic feature names

This release (62) comprises selected updates to 27 Topo50_NZ sheets and 4 Topo250_NZ sheets

Amended and corrected geographic feature names

Alex Graham, Jack Clarke, Tom Fyfe, Alfred Fitchet (Alf) Grenfell, Robert Low, Malcolm Ross, George Moir, Ebeneezer Teichelmann and Hugh Francis (Frank) Wright.

Explanation of the differences between what's in a fee report and what's in an invoice.

Our 3D Coastal Mapping (3DCM) programme will map New Zealand’s coastline to help the country prepare for the impacts of climate change and understand how our coastline is changing.

To manage and restore coastal areas effectively over the long term, we need a clear picture of what the coastline looks like, what habitats exist there, and how they respond to natural changes and hazards.

3DCM data will be used to update nautical charts for maritime safety, a core part of LINZ’s obligations under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Our National Elevation Programme provides open-source LiDAR based elevation data for most of New Zealand.

Access the Airborne Topographic and Bathymetric LiDAR Specification as well as our webinars that cover the technology, benefits and use cases.

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If you need access to this page, contact the Toitū Te Whenua Digital Communications team at digitalcommunications@linz.govt.nz.

The PositioNZ-PP service was updated on 10 November 2025 to the use version 5.4 Bernese processing software. We also improved processing algorithms.

Important survey marks can be disturbed, damaged or destroyed simply because people are unaware of them. Marks below ground level are most at risk as they are practically invisible to those working nearby.

Find out more about geodetic control network development, maintenance and protection.

The Registrar-General of Land oversees the land rights registration system.

How to get and use our charts, including electronic navigational charts (ENCs), paper charts, chart images and chart retailers.

Search our catalogue of paper charts and electronic navigational charts. These cover New Zealand waters, parts of Antarctica, and the south-west Pacific.