LINZ Data Service

The LINZ Data Service provides authoritative geospatial data for New Zealand, managed by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). This platform offers a centralized hub for accessing a diverse range of official geographic information, supporting various applications from planning and development to environmental monitoring and emergency response. It is designed to make critical national data readily available to government agencies, businesses, researchers, and the general public.

Users can access a wide array of datasets including property boundaries, administrative areas, hydrographic features like rivers and lakes, and high-resolution elevation data. The service also provides aerial imagery, topographic maps, and other foundational geospatial layers. Data can be downloaded in various formats or accessed directly through APIs, facilitating integration into custom applications and GIS workflows.

Committed to open data principles, the LINZ Data Service supports transparency and innovation by providing free and easy access to much of its collection. This ensures that New Zealand's crucial spatial information is widely utilized, fostering informed decision-making and supporting economic growth across the nation.