An imaginary line that connects points of equal height value eg the elevation of the land surface above or below a vertical datum, in this case of LINZ topographic mapping, this is Mean Sea Level. Data Dictionary for contour: http://apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?page=class-contour Although captured and presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series. Further information on Topo50: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Kapiti District and includes Kapiti coast, Paraparaumu, Paekākāriki, Ōtaki and the surrounding area captured in 2021. - The DEM is available as layer [Kapiti Coast LiDAR 1m DEM (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/106990) - The index tiles are available as layer [Kapiti Coast LiDAR Index Tiles (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/106983) - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand) LiDAR was captured for the Kapiti Coast District Council by AAM Ltd from 13 March to 15 March 2021. The dataset was generated by AAM and their subcontractors. Data management and distribution is by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. Data comprises: - DEM: tif or asc tiles in NZTM2000 projection, tiledinto 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 8 pulses/square metre. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.1m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.5m (95%) Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

A height above a vertical datum, represented on a map by a dot locator with the elevation printed beside the dot. Unlike trigonometrical stations, spot heights are not identifiable on the ground Data Dictionary for height_pnt: https://docs.topo.linz.govt.nz/data-dictionary/tdd-class-height_pnt.html This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland, Chatham and New Zealand's offshore islands, at 1:50,000 scale and replaces the NZMS260 series. Further information on Topo50: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data in the Otago Region, north of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding Queenstown and Arrowtown, captured in 2021. - The DSM is available as layer [Otago - Queenstown LiDAR 1m DSM (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105855). - The index tiles are available as layer [Otago - Queenstown LiDAR Index Tiles (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105905). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). LiDAR was captured for the Queenstown Lakes District Council by Landpro on the 13th and 14th of March 2021. These datasets were generated by Landpro Ltd and their subcontractors. Data management and distribution is by Toitū Te Whenua 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 pulses/square metre. Vertical accuracy specification is +/- 0.2 m (95%). Horizontal accuracy specification is +/- 1.0 m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data from the Mackenzie Region, Canterbury captured in 2015. - The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Mackenzie LiDAR 1m DEM (2015)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/98769-canterbury-mackenzie-lidar-1m-dem-2015/). - The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury - Mackenzie LiDAR Index Tiles (2015)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/99194-canterbury-mackenzie-lidar-index-tiles-2015/). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Genesis Energy Limited by Aerial Surveys Limited in Feb 2015. The original dataset was generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. This reprocessed dataset was supplied by Aerial Surveys to Land Information New Zealand, and includes a large area (peripheral data from the original survey). The survey area is in the Mackenzie District of Canterbury, between Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lake Ohau and Lake Ruataniwha. This area also includes Twizel Township. 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 1 pulse/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the northern Auckland Region captured between 2016 and 2018. - The DEM is available as layer [Auckland North LiDAR 1m DEM (2016-2018)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/106410). - The index tiles are available as layer [Auckland North LiDAR Index Tiles (2016-2018)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105090). - 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 Aerial Surveys from 16 August 2016 to 9 August 2018. These datasets were generated by Aerial Surveys and their subcontractors. Data management and distribution is by Toitū Te Whenua 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 pulses/square metre. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%). Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.6m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Canterbury Region captured between November 2016 and January 2017. - The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury LiDAR 1m DSM (2016-2017)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/99232). - The index tiles are available as layer [Canterbury LiDAR Index Tile (2016-2017)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/99233). - 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 New Zealand between November 2016 and January 2017. The datasets were generated by AAM New Zealand 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 1:2,000 tile layout Pulse density is 3.44 pulses/square metre. Vertical accuracy specification is +/- 0.20 m (95%). Horizontal accuracy specification is +/- 1.00m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data in the Northland Region surronding Whangarei Heads captured in 2016. - The DSM is available as layer [Northland - Whangarei Heads LiDAR 1m DSM (2016)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104237). - The index tiles are available as layer [Northland - Whangarei Heads LiDAR Index Tiles (2016)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104238). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). LiDAR was captured for Land Information New Zealand by Aerial Surveys in November 2016. 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 2 pulses/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data for Balclutha, Kaitangata and Kaka Point, as well as the surrounding Clutha Delta, Otago in 2020. - The DSM is available as layer [Otago - Balclutha LiDAR 1m DSM (2020)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104764). - The index tiles are available as layer [Otago - Balclutha LiDAR Index Tiles (2020)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104765). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). LiDAR was captured for Otago Regional Council by Landpro from 16 to 18 January 2020. These datasets were generated by Landpro. 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 2.03 pulses/square metre. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.12m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.57m (95%) Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Waikato Region covering Reporoa Township and the Upper Piako River captured in 2019. - The DEM is available as layer [Waikato - Reporoa and Upper Piako River LiDAR 1m DEM (2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104108). - The index tiles are available as layer [Waikato - Reporoa and Upper Piako River LiDAR Index Tiles (2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104170). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). LiDAR was captured for Lincoln Agritech Limited by Aerial Surveys in 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 2 pulses/square metre. Vertical datum is NZVD2016.