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Collecting LiDAR bathymetry data

Author: Stuart Caie
Date: 08 December 2011
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In September, the LINZ Hydrography team released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to collect LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) bathymetry data for the Wellington Harbour and Abel Tasman areas. read more

Mourning Our Loss: Geoff Howard

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 18 May 2011 1 comment
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 It is with sad heart that I must pass along the news of the recent passing of our colleague, Geoff Howard, Chief Topographer at LINZ. As many of you know Geoff was an institution within the New Zealand geospatial community and made tremendous contributions during his 38 years as a public servant. His knowledge, experience, and vision inspired many. read more

David Maidment & the World of Water Resource GIS

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 12 August 2010
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The New Zealand Geospatial Office (NZGO) was recently happy to have David Maidment, principal developer for the ArcHydro data model, visit and present on developments and initiatives in water resource GIS.  A Kiwi who has lived in the US for 30 years, David met LINZ CE Colin MacDonald at last month's Esri User Conference in San Diego. read more

New Hydrographic Geospatial Standard to be Adopted by New Zealand

Author: Verena Borsos
Date: 10 December 2009
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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) - New Zealand's Hydrographic Office - will be adopting a new active hydrographic geospatial standard for marine data and information. read more