This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Waikato Region covering Thames Township captured between 2017 and 2019. - The DEM is available as layer [Waikato - Thames LiDAR 1m DEM (2017)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/manage/data/layers/104172). - The index tiles are available as layer [Waikato - Thames LiDAR 1m Index Tiles (2017)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/manage/data/layers/104174). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). LiDAR was captured for Waikato Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in February 2017, March 2018 and April 2019. These datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. 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 specification is at a minimum of 4.23 pulses/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM 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 index tiles are available as layer [Bay of Plenty - Tauranga and Coast LiDAR Index Tiles (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3575). 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 DEM for LiDAR data from the Kaikoura area captured in 2012. The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Kaikoura Lidar 1m DSM (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3545). The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Kaikoura Lidar Index Tiles (2012)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3570). 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 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 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 accuracy specification is +/-0.2m (@ 95% confidence) Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data from the Auckland region captured in 2013. The DEM is available as layer [Auckland Lidar 1m DEM (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3405). The index tiles are available as layer [Auckland Lidar Index Tiles (2013)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3407). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Auckland Council by NZ Aerial Mapping & Aerial Surveying Limited. The capture of the data commenced on 17th July and was completed by the 23 November 2013. The datasets were generated by both ASL and NZAM. All raw point cloud data was produced by NZAM & ASL prior to data being sent to Genesys International for the data classification and product generation. The survey area includes the Auckland city urban area and adjacent rural land covering approximately 2250 square kilometers. Data management and distribution external to Auckland Council is managed by Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: •DEM: 6423 asc files in NZTM projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •DSM: 6423 asc files in NZTM projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout •Pont cloud: 8224 las files in NZTM projection, tiled into a 1:1,000 tile layout Data was collected at > 1.5 point/square metre point density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification Vertical accuracy specification is +/-0.2m (@ 95% confidence) Horizontal accuracy specification is +/-0.6m (@ 95% confidence) Verical Datum is NZVD2009

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Waikato west coast and Hauraki Plains captured in 2015. The DEM is available as layer [Waikato - West Coast and Hauraki Plains LiDAR 1m DEM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3622). The DSM is available as layer [Waikato - West Coast and Hauraki Plains LiDAR 1m DSM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3623). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/datasets). Lidar was captured for Waikato Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in February and March 2015. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. 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 Point density is 2 points/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data from the Waikato west coast and Hauraki Plains captured in 2015. The DEM is available as layer [Waikato - West Coast and Hauraki Plains LiDAR 1m DEM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3622). The DSM is available as layer [Waikato - West Coast and Hauraki Plains LiDAR 1m DSM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3623). The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Waikato Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in February and March 2015. The datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. 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 Point density is 2 points/square metre. 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 DEM for LiDAR data from the Rangiora area captured in 2014. The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Rangiora LiDAR 1m DSM (2014)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3553). 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 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 index tiles 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 DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Christchurch and Selwyn LiDAR 1m DSM (2015)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/3588). 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 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.