Kevin Sweeney, Geospatial Custodian: On the Job

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 2 February 2010

I'm happy to announce that I have arrived in Wellington and have assumed my new role as Geospatial Custodian with Land Information New Zealand.

Though only on the job for a week so far, I am already impressed with the dedicated staff here at LINZ and with the scope of active programmes encompassed within the New Zealand Geospatial Office. With so many interesting initiatives in the works, my challenge is really just one of prioritising - not a bad position to be in!

Since my arrival, I've had the opportunity to explore a good portion of this beautiful city and prepare for my family's arrival later this month. And this past weekend Wellington was even kind enough to provide me a firsthand lesson in the realities of its changeable weather!

My thanks to those who have provided comments on this site. Our hope is to make the New Zealand Geospatial Strategy blog an active resource for sharing information, thoughts, and opinions within the entire New Zealand geospatial community and your participation supports that goal.

More news and updates to follow as I get settled in my position, but in the meantime feel free to contact me with any thoughts or questions at: ksweeney@linz.govt.nz.  I'm keen to network and hear what is going on in the local geospatial community so your input is most welcome.

Kevin Sweeney

Geospatial Custodian
New Zealand Geospatial Office