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  • Projection conversions

    Coordinates can be transformed between projections within the same datum, or between projections using different datums.
    Guidance
    • Geodetic
  • Understanding datums and projections

    A lot of technical terms are used in New Zealand’s geodetic system. Find out about geodetic and vertical datums, geoids, projections, and coordinate transformations for accurate position and height measurements.
    Guidance
    • Geodetic
  • New Zealand Map Grid transformations

    The mathematical parameters and equations used to convert New Zealand Map Grid coordinates to other datums and projections.
    Guidance
    • Geodetic
  • LINZ Geodetic Database

    Our geodetic mark data can be accessed and downloaded from the LINZ Geodetic Database, LINZ Data Service or KML Service.
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    • Geodetic
  • Geodetic mark data in LINZ Data Service

    To download all geodetic mark data, use the LINZ Data Service.
    Page
    • Geodetic
  • SouthPAN case studies

    These case studies feature real-world applications and benefits of SouthPAN.
    Page
    • Geodetic
  • Geodetic standards, specifications and resources

    Read and download specifications, standards, guidelines, and published documents. These resources are useful for students, researchers, geodetic service contractors and professionals who use New Zealand's geodetic network.
    Guidance
    • Geodetic
  • Milestone event for trans-Tasman SouthPAN partnership

    Our partnership with Geoscience Australia to develop SouthPAN – a satellite-based positioning system – has marked construction starting on SouthPAN infrastructure with an event in Invercargill.  
    News
    • Geodetic
  • Standard for Ross Sea Region Geodetic Datum 2000 Projections - LINZS25008

    The standard defines several map projections in terms of the Ross Sea Region Geodetic Datum 2000. These projections are used by Land Information New Zealand for topographic mapping in the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica. They can also be used by other…
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Background to LINZS25008 Standard for Ross Sea Region Geodetic Datum 2000 Projections

    This document describes the background to the Ross Sea Region Projections standard and also describes other projections that are used in Antarctica.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Standard for New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 - LINZS25000

    A national geodetic system and its associated national survey control system are fundamental components of a nation’s infrastructure.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Standard for New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 Projections: Version 2 - LINZS25002

    This standard defines several map projections in terms of the New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000. These projections can be used for the provision and display of cadastral, topographic, and hydrographic data for New Zealand, its offshore islands, and…
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Managing the geodetic control network

    Find out more about geodetic control network development, maintenance and protection.
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    • Geodetic
  • Extra protection for permanent reference marks (PRMs)

    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.
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    • Geodetic
  • First-order geodetic triangulation of New Zealand 1909-49 1973-74

    This was the official geodetic datum for New Zealand until 1998. Like most datums of its era it was defined using astronomical observations to establish the coordinates of a relatively small number of fiducial stations. Triangulation was then used to…
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Where in the World Are We?

    A technical guide to datums and projections in New Zealand.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Cadastral Horizontal Control Network

    The CHN provides the street-level control marks that are used by surveyors to connect to and orient cadastral surveys in terms of the official geodetic datum (NZGD2000).
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    • Geodetic
  • Basic Geospatial Network

    The BGN provides a national coverage of control marks (including the offshore islands and Antarctica) to enable users to efficiently connected to official geodetic and vertical datums.
    Page
    • Geodetic
  • New Zealand Geodetic Strategic Business Plan

    The purpose of this Strategic Business Plan is to articulate a vision and plan for the development of the geodetic system.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Conversion between Latitude and Longitude and New Zealand Map Grid

    The New Zealand Map Grid (NZMG) is a projection that is used to convert latitudes and longitudes to easting and northing coordinates used for most mapping of New Zealand. The projection is unique to New Zealand.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Options for Automated Processing of GPS Continuous Tracking Data

    The Surveyor-General had a milestone (2j) to ‘investigate options for automated processing to monitor data from the GPS continuous tracking network by 31 March 2003’. This report addresses this milestone and considers future enhancements to the PositioNZ…
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Specification for Geodetic Physical Maintenance Services

    This specification was developed for use by contracting organisations when providing geodetic maintenance services for Toitū Te Whenua.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • The New Zealand Geodetic System

    A series of articles on the New Zealand Geodetic System in Survey Quarterly.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • New Zealand Geodesy 2007-2010

    This report presents the geodetic activities in New Zealand (NZ) for the period 2007–2010. Presented at the 2011 IUGG General Assembly, Melbourne Australia.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • New Zealand Geodesy 2003-2006

    This report presents the geodetic activities in New Zealand for the period 2003–2006. Presented at the 2007 IUGG General Assembly, Perugia, Italy.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • New Zealand Positioning Strategy

    The New Zealand Positioning Strategy sets the strategic direction for how the geodetic system will be developed within the broader positioning fundamental data theme for the next 10 years (2014-2024). This strategy builds on previous geodetic strategies…
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Options for a New Map Projection in New Zealand

    This report reviews the relative merits of retaining the NZMG or of changing to another projection.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Service Definition Document for Data Access Services

    GNSS equipment manufacturers, applications developers, and End-Users should use this document to implement the SouthPAN DAS from SouthPAN on their devices.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • Service Definition Document for Signal-in-Space Services

    GNSS equipment manufacturers, applications developers, and End-Users should use this document to implement the early Open Services from SouthPAN on their devices.
    Resource
    • Geodetic
  • 2024 tertiary GIS scholarship applications now open

    Applications are now open for Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand external tertiary GIS scholarships aimed at encouraging students into geospatial study.
    News
    • Geodetic
  • SouthPAN services

    SouthPAN early Open Services are available now and are progressively being improved. A certified Safety of Life service will be provided for aviation and other Safety of Life operations from 2028.
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    • Geodetic
  • Boris Kirov - Business Intelligence Analyst at WCC

    Profile - Boris Kirov
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    • Geodetic