The whakataukī that inspires us
Our te ao Māori view that underpins our purpose, reflecting the interconnectedness and inter-relationship of all living and non-living things, is:
Whatungarongaro te tangata toitū te whenua.
People come and go but land remains.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to deliver a trusted land, geospatial and property system that drives innovation, stability and growth for New Zealand.
Our strategic intentions
Our framework of strategic intentions and priorities sharpens our focus on the things that matter most for New Zealand, and guides where we put our effort and resources.
- New Zealanders benefit from a reliable, resilient and innovative property rights system that underpins economic stability and public confidence.
- New Zealand’s economy and resilience are strengthened by accurate and trusted location and property information
- Crown land and property are managed in a way that delivers lasting value.
- LINZ administers the overseas investment system effectively to support prosperity and align with New Zealand’s priorities.
- The Māori-Crown relationship is supported by LINZ through delivering Treaty settlements, access to data and responsible land management.
The impact LINZ has for New Zealand
- A property and land system that strengthens New Zealand’s prosperity and resilience by enabling confident decision-making and supporting sustainable growth.
- Public trust and confidence are built, ensuring land and data are used in ways that support a thriving society and deliver broad benefits for all New Zealanders.