On 22 June 2009, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) Chief Executive Colin MacDonald gave the opening address at the 2nd Annual GIS Summit. The focus of his speech was LINZ's commitment to taking a leadership role in geospatial information.

Access

Access a full transcript of the speech on the LINZ website.

About the presentation

Colin emphasised the value of geospatial information and the potential gains it has to offer businesses and everyday New Zealanders. He also highlighted the need for a concerted effort across the geospatial community to capture these opportunities.

The summit had a theme of "Advancing the Role and Use of GIS through Innovative Applications and Collaborative Working.” Other speakers from local government, research organisations, utility companies, consulting firms, and emergency services provided a range of case studies and perspectives.