This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data encompassing coastal areas from Onekaka in the North to Riwaka in the the South captured in 2016. - The DEM is available as layer [Tasman - Abel Tasman and Golden Bay LiDAR 1m DEM (2016)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/95578-tasman-abel-tasman-and-golden-bay-lidar-1m-dem-2016/). - The DSM is available as layer [Tasman - Abel Tasman and Golden Bay LiDAR 1m DSM (2016)](http://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/95579-tasman-abel-tasman-and-golden-bay-lidar-1m-dsm-2016/). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand). Lidar was captured for Tasman District Council by AAM New Zealand in December 2016. 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 specification is 2 pulses/square metre. Vertical accuracy specification is +/- 0.12m (95%). Horizontal accuracy specification is +/- 1.00m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data for the Gisborne District captured between 2018 and 2020. - The DEM is available as a layer [Gisborne LiDAR 1m DEM (2018-2020)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105614) - The index tiles are available as a layer [Gisborne LiDAR 1m Index Tiles (2018-2020)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105397) - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand) LiDAR was captured for Gisborne District Council by Aerial Surveys from 31 December 2018 to 9 September 2020. The dataset was 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 Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%) Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the Index Tiles for LiDAR data in the Canterbury Region surronding Christchurch and the Ashley River between 2018 and 2019. - The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury - Christchurch and Ashley River LiDAR 1m DEM (2018-2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104497). - The DSM is available as layer [Canterbury - Christchurch and Ashley River LiDAR 1m DSM (2018-2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104498). - 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 from 20 July 2018 to 01 March 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 2.14 pulses/square metre. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%). Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

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 This layer is a component of the Topo250 map series. The Topo250 map series provides topographic mapping for the New Zealand mainland and Chatham Islands, at 1:250,000 scale. Further information on Topo250: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo250

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 DEM for LiDAR data of the Taranaki Region, including New Plymouth, Stratford, and the surrounding area, captured between 3 April to 16 October 2021. - The DSM is available as layer [Taranaki LiDAR 1m DSM (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/107437). - The index tiles are available as layer [Taranaki LiDAR Index Tiles (2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/107438). - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?search=new%20zealand). LiDAR was captured for Taranaki Regional Council by AAM Ltd on 3 April to the 16 October 2021. The datasets were 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, 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 8 pulses/square metre for urban areas and 4 pulses/square metre for the rest of the dataset. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%) Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data for Tasman South and includes Murchison, Glenhope, Motupiko, Howard and surrounding area captured between 2020 and 2021. - The DEM is available as layer [Tasman - Tasman South LiDAR 1m DEM (2020-2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/107704) - The index tiles are available as layer [Tasman - Tasman South LiDAR Index Tiles (2020-2021)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/107838) - The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand) LiDAR was captured for Tasman District Council by ASL Ltd between 28 January 2020 to 07 May 2021. The dataset was generated by ASL 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 4 pulses/square metre. Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 20cm (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1m (95%) Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the Index Tiles for LiDAR data in the Canterbury Region including Amuri Plain, Ashburton, Fairlie Foothills, Pegasus, Motunau, Selwyn North, Selwyn South and Waimate captured between 2018 and 2019. - The DEM is available as layer [Canterbury LiDAR 1m DEM (2018-2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104931). - The DSM are available as layer [Canterbury LiDAR 1m DSM (2018-2019)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/104936). - 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 between March 2018 and May 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

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

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