LINZ Chief Executive Talks Geospatial

Author: Colin MacDonald
Date: 4 February 2010

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by Kathryn Ryan on Radio New Zealand. It was a good opportunity to spread the word about geospatial information, what it is and the benefits its use can lead to.

We covered some good ground, including the new national map series Land Information New Zealand launched in September last year, and the digital data underlying it; freeing up access to data; and a practical example of increasing productivity - taking geospatial information out on the farm.

It was nice being able to discuss a subject I am passionate about. As I say in the interview, I believe the strength of geospatial information is its ability to link together disparate pieces of information, through a location base. And that it's the availability of data that gives it its real power and provides the most exciting possibilities.

The interview was on the Nine to Noon programme, as part of a series of talks with people in various jobs who also do something interesting on the side. In my case, that's fronting the rock covers band Livewire.

Have a listen to the interview on the Radio New Zealand website.

Colin MacDonald

Chief Executive
Land Information New Zealand