The source data exists in order to provide linear geometries against which official railway names can be recorded and to provide contextual data for Landonline users. A railway centreline in this layer will typically consist of a centreline wholly contained with a parcel(s) with an intent of "railway" The railway centrelines do not represent actual railway formation but the presence, and general location of a gazetted railway for contextual uses.

The NZ Tracks data identifies walking and biking tracks across New Zealand and has been developed through a collaboration between the Local Government Geospatial Alliance (LGGA), LINZ, Department of Conservation and the Walking Access commission. The dataset is currently a work in progress. The data has been made available to enable users to access the data supplied to date in its relatively raw form, and to identify the gaps in data provision so that these can be addressed. The ultimate aim is to provide a national network of walking and biking tracks, including track grade, conditions of use and supplementary information. For more information about the Local Government Geospatial Alliance project which initiated the creation of this dataset please refer to http://lgga-nz.blogspot.co.nz/p/tracks-project.html Please be aware of the following: - LINZ has not undertaken any data quality assurance on the data geometry or attribution. - The existence of track does not necessarily indicate public right of access. - Closed tracks are defined as being no longer maintained or passable and should not be used by recreationalists. - The Department of Conservation or other authorities should be contacted for the latest information on tracks and huts. Data is sourced from Local Government and Central Government Agencies, including: Department of Conservation, Walking Access Commission, NZ Transport Agency, Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, Environment Canterbury, Mackenzie District Council, Timaru District Council, Waitaki District Council, Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Marlborough District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Kawerau District Council, Opotiki District Council, Tauranga City Council, Whakatane District Council, Waipa District Council, Waikato District Council, Waikato Regional Council, Invercargill City Council, Environment Southland, New Plymouth District Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Wellington City Council, Palmerston North City Council and Ollivier & Company.

**This dataset is not currently being maintained and includes some track information that is out-of-date. ** ****************************************** The NZ Tracks data identifies walking and biking tracks across New Zealand and has been developed through a collaboration between the Local Government Geospatial Alliance (LGGA), LINZ, Department of Conservation and the Walking Access commission. The dataset is currently a work in progress. The data has been made available to enable users to access the data supplied to date in its relatively raw form, and to identify the gaps in data provision so that these can be addressed. The ultimate aim is to provide a national network of walking and biking tracks, including track grade, conditions of use and supplementary information. For more information about the Local Government Geospatial Alliance project which initiated the creation of this dataset please refer to http://lgga-nz.blogspot.co.nz/p/tracks-project.html Please be aware of the following: - LINZ has not undertaken any data quality assurance on the data geometry or attribution. - The existence of track does not necessarily indicate public right of access. - Closed tracks are defined as being no longer maintained or passable and should not be used by recreationalists. - The Department of Conservation or other authorities should be contacted for the latest information on tracks and huts. Data is sourced from Local Government and Central Government Agencies, including: Department of Conservation, Walking Access Commission, NZ Transport Agency, Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, Environment Canterbury, Mackenzie District Council, Timaru District Council, Waitaki District Council, Nelson City Council, Tasman District Council, Marlborough District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Kawerau District Council, Opotiki District Council, Tauranga City Council, Whakatane District Council, Waipa District Council, Waikato District Council, Waikato Regional Council, Invercargill City Council, Environment Southland, New Plymouth District Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Wellington City Council, Palmerston North City Council and Ollivier & Company.

The source data exists in order to provide linear geometries against which official railway names can be recorded and to provide contextual data for Landonline users. A railway centreline in this layer will typically consist of a centreline wholly contained with a parcel(s) with an intent of "railway" The railway centrelines do not represent actual railway formation but the presence, and general location of a gazetted railway for contextual uses.

A geographical area that describes the coverage and extent of spatial objects. S-57 Object Class: Coverage S-57 Acronym: M_COVR This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:90,000 to 1:350,000. THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A transponder beacon transmitting a coded signal on radar frequency, permitting an interrogating craft to determine the bearing and range of the transponder. Also called racon. S-57 Object Class: Radar transponder beacon S-57 Acronym: RTPBCN This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:90,000 to 1:350,000. THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A defined (and possibly named) administrative area. S-57 Object Class: Administration Area (Named) S-57 Acronym: ADMARE This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:90,000 to 1:350,000. THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

Raster chart image of: NZ 6422 Approaches to Timaru This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 35000 File reference: NZ642201.tif THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: [New Zealand Chart Catalogue](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/charts/nz202-chart-catalogue) Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: [Symbols and Abbreviations](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/charts/chart-symbols-terms-abbreviations) Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: [Standards and Specifications](http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/)

A permanent offshore structure, either fixed or floating, used in the production of oil or natural gas. S-57 Object Class: Offshore platform S-57 Acronym: OFSPLF This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:1,500,000 and smaller. THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

Generally, an area where the mariner has to be made aware of circumstances influencing the safety of navigation. S-57 Object Class: Caution area S-57 Acronym: CTNARE This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:90,000 to 1:350,000. THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION. This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/