This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Amberley area captured in 2012. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Amberley Lidar 1m DEM (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3546). The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Amberley Lidar 1m DSM (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3547). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys on 10 and 17 July 2012. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Amberley and Waipara township areas and adjacent coastal strips and river corridors. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Pulse density is >1 pulse/square metre. Vertical accuracy specification is +/- 0.20m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Bay of Plenty coast captured in 2015. The DEM is available as layer [Bay of Plenty - Tauranga and Coast LiDAR 1m DEM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3556). The DSM is available as layer [Bay of Plenty - Tauranga and Coast LiDAR 1m DSM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3557). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for BOPLASS Ltd. by Aerial Surveys in 2015. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Tauranga and Whakatane urban areas and the greater coastal strip. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Planned pulse density is 1.0 pulses/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data from the Rangiora area captured in 2014. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Rangiora LiDAR 1m DEM (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3552). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Rangiora LiDAR Index Tiles (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3573). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Waimakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in March – June 2014. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Rangiora township area and the lower Ashley, Eyre, and Waimakariri river channels. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Planned pulse density is 1 pulse/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Timaru river areas captured in 2014. The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Timaru Rivers LiDAR 1m DSM (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3555). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Timaru Rivers LiDAR Index Tiles (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3574). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in July and August 2014. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Geraldine and Temuka township areas and the lower Rangitata, Orari, and Opihi river corridors. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Planned pulse density is > 1 pulse/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data from the Timaru river areas captured in 2014. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Timaru Rivers LiDAR 1m DEM (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3554). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Timaru Rivers LiDAR Index Tiles (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3574). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in July and August 2014. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Geraldine and Temuka township areas and the lower Rangitata, Orari, and Opihi river corridors. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Planned pulse density is > 1 pulse/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Hurunui District captured in 2013. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Hurunui Rivers LiDAR 1m DEM (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3582). The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Hurunui Rivers LiDAR 1m DSM (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3580). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in May 2013. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Plain, Waiau, Waiau River, Hurunui River, Pahau River, and Culverden. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Data was collected at >1 pulse/square metre pulse density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Wellington region captured in 2013. Note that this DEM is based on automated point cloud classification and contains some residual remnants of surface features. The DSM is available as layer [Wellington LiDAR 1m DSM (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3592). The index tiles are available as layer [Wellington LiDAR Index Tiles (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3591). The LAS point cloud is available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Greater Wellington Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in 2013. The datasets were generated by Landcare Research. The survey area includes Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa, and Kapiti. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1km x 1km tile layout Data was collected at >1 pulse/square metre pulse density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data from the Christchurch and Selwyn areas captured in 2015. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Christchurch and Selwyn LiDAR 1m DEM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3587). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Christchurch and Selwyn LiDAR Index Tiles (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3578). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by AAM between 5 October and 7 November 2015. The datasets were generated by AAM and their subcontractors. The survey area includes Christchurch City and parts of the Selwyn district. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Planned pulse density is 4 pulses/square metre. Vertical accuracy specification is +/- 0.20m (95%). Horizontal accuracy specification is +/- 1.00m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Kaikoura area captured in 2012. The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Kaikoura Lidar 1m DEM (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3542). The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Kaikoura Lidar 1m DSM (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3545). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in 2012. Note that this capture was prior to the significant vertical and horizontal displacements from the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes the Kaikoura township area and adjacent coastal strips. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc files in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc files in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las files in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Data was collected at >1 pulse/square metre pulse density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification Vertical accuracy specification is +/-0.2m (@ 95% confidence) Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Hurunui District captured in 2013. The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Hurunui Rivers LiDAR 1m DSM (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3580). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Hurunui Rivers LiDAR Index Tiles (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3581). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in May 2013. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. The survey area includes Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Plain, Waiau, Waiau River, Hurunui River, Pahau River, and Culverden. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Point cloud: las tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Data was collected at >1 pulse/square metre pulse density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification Vertical datum is NZVD2016