engagement

Enabling GIS in Schools

Author: Kathryn Salm and Claire Thurlow
Date: 04 October 2011 1 comment
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For many years New Zealand high schools have struggled to introduce GIS to their students. Feedback we’ve received has indicated that restricted computer access, budget constraints, and minimal access to comprehensive New Zealand centric lesson plans using GIS have all contributed to this struggle. read more

The New Zealand Geospatial Challenge

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 25 March 2011 2 comments
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No one would be surprised to know that there are challenges to making a national geospatial agenda happen.  When I think across the many conversations, presentations and discussions I've been a part of, it often comes back to one thing - an issue that can be summed up in one line. It's what I'm characterizing as the NZ Geospatial Challenge: read more

On the Road

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 08 December 2010
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I'm conscious of the fact that it's been quite some time since my last blog entry. I can attribute this to a general increase in activity in the Geospatial Office but more specifically to a particularly busy travel schedule. Over the last few months I've been regularly on the road, attending conferences or hosting events here in Wellington. read more

It's All About Engagement

Author: Kevin Sweeney
Date: 11 March 2010
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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