LibGuides: Maps and Geospatial data: Key resources

Geospatial, spatial or location-based data

Maps, aerial and satellite images, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) layers or files, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and some forms of tabular data, e.g. census statistics, are common types of geospatial data. In the broadest terms, geospatial data or information identifies a location on earth.

New Zealand

Toitū Te Whenua | Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
Use for complete and up-to-date geospatial data/GIS layers created by, or on behalf of, Land Information New Zealand | Toitū Te Whenua including geodetic, hydrographic, property and boundary, and topographic data; search, preview, crop and download data from this map interface.
Auckland Council GeoMaps
Public access to Auckland Council GIS layers - property and rates, aerial photographs, boundaries, underground services, contours, district plan, and more - preview, manipulate, e.g. draw polygons to estimate parameter and area, or download.
National Library Cartographic Collection
Maps of New Zealand, the South Pacific and Antarctica and more.
GeoDataHub
Link to the School of Environment data share drive to access GIS files, including data from Auckland Council, KiwImage (high resolution New Zealand satellite imagery), a 15m DEM and more.

New Zealand Community Profile
Census data at the national, regional, and territorial unit level and presented as tables and charts; data may be viewed online or downloaded.

StatsNZ – Geographic data and maps
Statistics regional councils and territorial authorities. Download geographic boundary files.

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