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LINZ Develops Real-Time Position Data

Author: Dave Collett
Date: 26 March 2010

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NEWS: LINZ is currently developing real-time provision of position data from a number of its PositioNZ stations. PositioNZ is a country-wide network of 33 continuously operating global navigation satellite system (GNSS) stations. read more

Guidance Material on How to Support Spatial Data Infrastructure for New Zealand

Author: John Forne
25 March 2010

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NEWS: In David Swann's last blog, he mentioned that "the New Zealand Geospatial Office will provide guidelines for agencies that will explain how best to connect existing systems and programmes of work into emerging SDI". Well here it is... read more

Showcasing Geospatial Information at the Rugby World Cup #2

Author: Adam Cooper
Date: 22 March 2010

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NEWS: In late February we held a workshop to explore opportunities to showcase the potential of geospatial information and technology at the Rugby World Cup in 2011. read more

Speaking at the 6th Annual GIS Senior Executive Summit

Author: Sue Gordon
Date: 19 March 2010

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NEWS: Recently I was invited to speak at the 6th annual GIS Senior Executive Summit held in Wellington on 9 March. Each year, the summit brings together industry leaders from across the private and public sectors. read more

It’s All About Engagement

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 11 March 2010

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NEWS: As I become more integrated into the work programme of the New Zealand Geospatial Office (NZGO), and with my role as Geospatial Custodian, I'm increasingly aware of the importance of engagement. As the term 'engagement' is thrown about quite freely, I think it warrants some clarification. read more

LUDB: New Zealand Land Use Database Envirolink Tools Project

Author: Dr Daniel Rutledge
Date: 10 March 2010

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NEWS: The New Zealand Land Use Database project is a two-year Envirolink Tools project running from January 2010 to December 2011. read more

Collating New Zealand’s LiDAR Data

Author: Stephen Bensberg
Date: 8 March 2010

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NEWS: Over the last five to six years local and central government agencies have increasingly turned to remote sensing technologies such as Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) to obtain data about ground elevations. read more