An Alternative Cadastral Survey Dataset for New Zealand.

Abstract

This paper assesses New Zealand’s system of electronic record-keeping (Landonline) in the light of recent technologies and data-processing capabilities. A prototype cadastral survey dataset is put forward for the purpose of discussion, and its implications are discussed for future surveys in New Zealand. It is concluded that, although a monument-based cadastre should be retained, there are compelling reasons for expressing observations in terms of coordinates rather than vectors.