A ground-breaking aerial LiDAR survey of Taranaki’s land surface has just been completed, opening up a wealth of valuable land-surface and elevation data for a wide range of uses. The dataset — collected in 2021 and two years in the making — will be used to generate high-definition 3D maps and models for environmental management and planning. It will also be used by the Council to manage natural hazards, plan facilities, services and infrastructure, and track changes to the coastline and river channels. The LiDAR data will enable improved 3D visualisation of the land, providing valuable context for planning and mapping, and is available to anyone via the LINZ Data Service.
