Strategy Governance

Blogs about the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy and those who have responsibility for it.
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NZGO Vacancy – Fundamental Data Leader

Author: Ben White
Date: 15 November 2011
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Land Information New Zealand’s (LINZ’s) purpose is to maintain and build confidence in property rights in land and geographic information as well as encourage land markets to develop and mature. Our work supports activities as diverse as buying a house, navigating the seas and sending emergency services to the right place. read more

Enabling GIS in Schools

Author: Kathryn Salm and Claire Thurlow
Date: 04 October 2011 1 comment
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For many years New Zealand high schools have struggled to introduce GIS to their students. Feedback we’ve received has indicated that restricted computer access, budget constraints, and minimal access to comprehensive New Zealand centric lesson plans using GIS have all contributed to this struggle. read more

UN Economic and Social Council sets up committee on global geospatial information

Author: UN News Centre
Date: 01 August 2011 1 comment
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"The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) today voted to establish a committee of experts on global geospatial information management to coordinate international dialogue on spatial data infrastructures and enhance cooperation in that field" (UN News Centre, 27 July 2011). read more

LINZ Data Service is 'go'

Author: Jan Pierce
Date: 03 November 2010
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We recently selected Koordinates Ltd to design a web solution for us by July next year, allowing users of our geospatial information to easily locate and download the data online. read more

Geospatial Steering Committee Inaugural Meeting

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 23 April 2010 2 comments
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On 19 April I was happy to chair the inaugural meeting of the Geospatial Steering Committee (GSC). The GSC was convened as the governance arm of the New Zealand Geospatial Office (NZGO) to help guide its programme of work and report to the Geospatial Executives Group (GEG). read more

Geospatial Steering Committee: June Update

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 21 June 2010
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On 14 June the Geospatial Steering Committee (GSC) met for the second time with what is now the complete roster of representatives.  Beyond the members mentioned in my 23 April blog, there were some changes and additions as follows: read more

LINZ's SOI supports the NZ Geospatial Strategy

Author: Colin MacDonald
Date: 14 June 2010
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Here at LINZ the work we do - managing transactions, information and land - continues to underpin the New Zealand economy. Through our survey and title services we provide certainty of property rights. We remain an authoritative source of land and geographic information for emergency services and safety use. We effectively manage Crown assets. read more