Subject & Study Guides: Surveying & Geospatial: Web Resources

Find NZ information on these websites

GeoNet The official source of geological hazard information for New Zealand. GeoNet is a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission and GNS Science.
Koordinates.com Koordinates allows you to search, sort, bookmark and share geographic data sets. Download in the format, projection and area you need.
Landcare Research This site contains publications produced by Landcare Research New Zealand and predecessor organisations, divisions of the former DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) and FRI (Forest Research Institute).
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) Toitu te whenua LINZ's responsibilities cover land titles, geodetic and cadastral survey systems, topographic information, hydrographic information, managing Crown property and a variety of other functions.

New Zealand Topo50 maps This link opens in a new window The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland and Chatham Islands at 1:50,000 scale and replaces the NZMS260 series. - See more at: https://www.linz.govt.nz/products-services/maps/new-zealand-topographic-maps/topo50-map-chooser/reading-topo50-maps
NZResearch This link opens in a new window Discover and access New Zealand’s most comprehensive selection of research papers and related resources. This site include peer-reviewed and other research from universities, polytechnics, and research organisations throughout New Zealand.

Professional bodies

Survey and Spatial New Zealand (previously known as New Zealand Institute of Surveyors)
Institute of Cadastral Surveying Incorporated A New Zealand professional body for those actively engaged in Cadastral Surveying
International Federation of Surveyors The International Federation of Surveyors is an international, non-government organisation whose purpose is to support international collaboration for the progress of surveying in all fields and applications
Chartered Insitiution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering

Industry connections

Here are some businesses which have partnered with Unitec students and staff in particular projects. Their websites offer: project profiles; news; careers; research; and case studies.

Other relevant websites

International Federation of Surveyors An NGO which provides an international forum for promoting professional practice and standards, covering the whole range of professional fields within the global surveying community. Recognised by UN and World Bank.
Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institutes (SSSi) Australia based body for the professionals who are involved in the spatial information industry

Research programs involving significant components of mātauranga Māori, initiated by Manaaki Whenua (Landcare Research) since 1994, are explained below:

Mātauranga Māori in surveying

Beginners Guide to Datum and Projections in New Zealand

This booklet has a brief introduction to the development of spatial reference systems. It is intended for casual users of maps and navigation devices who want to know more about the coordinates that they use.