This layer contains the New Zealand national 1m DEM which is an amalgamation of the most current LiDAR surveys. It is current as at the most recent Published date found in the History tab.

For information on datasets that make up the New Zealand 1m DEM, please visit this layer: New Zealand 1m DEM Survey Index

The most recent DEM data can also be accessed from the NZ Elevation public S3 bucket via the link below, which is automatically updated when new elevation layers are added.

Data management and distribution is by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. Management of this layer is ongoing and it will be updated with newer data as it becomes available.

Data comprises: • 400+ GeoTIFF tiles in NZTM2000 projection, merged from a variety of source surveys and tiled into the LINZ 1:50,000 tile layout.

Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%). Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%). Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

Also available on: • Basemaps as a Terrain-RGB service.

• NZ Elevation - Registry of Open Data on AWS, specifically at s3://nz-elevation/new-zealand/new-zealand/dem_1m/2193/. This is the data source and at this location it is LERC compressed and made available as Cloud Optimised GeoTIFFs.

Additional metadata from the S3 source: • STAC Collection

• Capture Dates

• Capture Area

Please note that this dataset is manually imported into the LINZ Data Service after the S3 source is updated. It may not reflect the most recently published data in S3. Check the History tab to determine the most recent LINZ Data Service publish date. S3 source update dates are provided in the STAC Collection metadata file.

Use with the following attribution: "Sourced from the LINZ Data Service and licensed by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, for re-use under CC BY 4.0".

For details see: https://www.linz.govt.nz/data/licensing-and-using-data/attributing-elevation-or-aerial-imagery-data"

The New Zealand Coastal LiDAR 1m DEM Survey Index dataset provides an index to all LiDAR datasets that make up the national New Zealand Coastal LiDAR 1m DEM, an amalgamation of the most current LiDAR surveys. It is current as at the most recent published date found in the History tab. This data was captured as part of the 3D Coastal Mapping Project.

The Coastal DEM is available as layer: New Zealand Coastal LiDAR 1m DEM

Each record in the dataset provides both a geometry of the extent of the elevation survey, name of the survey, capture dates, as well as other useful metadata attributes linking this layer with the data on the NZ Coastal public S3 bucket. The extents are derived from the maximum extent of each Coastal DEM dataset coverage.

Data management and distribution is by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand. Management of this layer is ongoing and it will be updated with newer data as it becomes available.

The New Zealand Coastal LiDAR 1m DEM Survey Index is also available on: • NZ Coastal - Registry of Open Data on AWS, specifically at https://nz-coastal.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/new-zealand/new-zealand/dem_1m/2193/capture-dates.geojson or s3://nz-coastal/new-zealand/new-zealand/dem_1m/2193/capture-dates.geojson. This is the data source for this layer.

Additional metadata from the S3 source: • STAC Collection

• Capture Area

Please note that this dataset is manually imported into the LINZ Data Service after the S3 source is updated and while LINZ will endeavour to keep it up-to-date, it may not reflect the most recently published data in S3. Check the History tab to determine the most recent LINZ Data Service publish date. S3 source update dates are provided in the STAC Collection metadata file.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data for the Canterbury Region, captured between 1 May 2020 and 22 April 2024, and includes reflies to patch data voids, captured early 2025.

• The DSM is available as layer Canterbury LiDAR 1m DSM (2020-2025).

• The index tiles are available as layer Canterbury LiDAR Index Tiles (2020-2025).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

LiDAR was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Aerial Surveys Ltd between 1 May 2020 and 22 April 2024. These datasets were generated by Arial Surveys 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 +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the index tiles for LiDAR data of the Taranaki Region, including New Plymouth, Stratford, and the surrounding area, captured between 3 April to 16 October 2021.

• The DEM is available as layer Taranaki LiDAR 1m DEM (2021).

• The DSM is available as layer Taranaki LiDAR 1m DSM (2021).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

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 DEM for LiDAR data in the Hawke's Bay Region, captured between 20 September 2023 to 27 April 2024.

• The DSM is available as layer Hawke's Bay LiDAR 1m DSM (2023-2024).
• The Point Cloud is available as layer Hawke's Bay LiDAR Point Cloud (2023-2024).
• The Point Cloud is also available on OpenTopography as layer Hawke's Bay LiDAR Point Cloud (2023-2024).
• The Index Tiles are available as layer Hawke's Bay LiDAR Index Tiles (2023-2024).

LiDAR was captured for The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited (NIWA) by Woolpert between 20th of September 2023 to 27th April 2024. These datasets were generated by Woolpert 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

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Pulse density specification is at a minimum of 8 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 DEM for LiDAR data in the Gisborne Region, captured between 11 September to 16 December 2023.

• The DSM is available as layer Gisborne LiDAR 1m DSM (2023).
• The Index Tiles are available as layer Gisborne LiDAR Index Tiles (2023).
• The LAS point cloud is available as layer Gisborne LiDAR Point Cloud (2023).

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LiDAR was captured for NIWA by Landpro Ltd between 11 September to 16 December 2023. These datasets were generated by Landpro 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.

Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data in the Southland Region, captured between 15 December 2020 to 30 January 2024.

• The DSM is available as layer Southland - LiDAR 1m DSM (2020-2024).

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             The index tiles are available as layer [Southland - LiDAR Index Tiles (2020-2024)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/113174).

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             The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?search=new%20zealand).

LiDAR was captured for Environment Southland by Aerial Surveys Ltd between 15 December 2020 to 30 January 2024. 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 +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Wellington region captured between 2013 and 2014. Note that this DEM is based on automated point cloud classification and contains some residual remnants of surface features.

The DSM is available as layer Wellington LiDAR 1m DSM (2013-2014). The index tiles are available as layer Wellington LiDAR Index Tiles (2013-2014). The LAS point cloud is available from OpenTopography.

Lidar was captured for Greater Wellington Regional Council by Aerial Surveys between 2013 and 2014. The datasets were generated by Landcare Research. The survey area includes Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa, and Kapiti. 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 1km x 1km tile layout

Data was collected at >1 pulse/square metre pulse density. Attributes include: -Elevation -Intensity values -Return number -Adjusted GPS time -Classification

Vertical datum is NZVD2016

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Bay of Plenty Region, captured between 1 February 2024 and 30 April 2024.

• The DEM is available as layer Bay of Plenty LiDAR 1m DEM (2024).
• The Index Tiles are available as layer Bay of Plenty LiAR Index Tiles (2024).
• The LAZ Point Cloud is available as layer Bay of Plenty LiDAR Point Cloud (2024).
• The LAZ Point Cloud is also available on OpenTopography as layer Bay of Plenty LiDAR Point Cloud (2024).

LiDAR was captured for Regional Software Holdings Limited (RSHL) by Woolpert Ltd between 1 February 2024 and 30 April 2024. These datasets were generated by Woolpert 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.

Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the 1m DSM for LiDAR data in the Northland region, captured between 18 April 2024 - 28 June 2024.

The DEM is available as layer Northland LiDAR 1m DEM (2024).

The Index Tiles are available as layer Northland LiDAR Index Tiles (2024).

The LAS Point Cloud is available as layer Northland LiDAR Point Cloud (2024).

LiDAR was captured for Regional Software Holdings Ltd by Landpro Ltd from 18 April to 28 June 2024. The dataset was generated by Landpro 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.

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 along the coast of the Otago Region, covering Milton, Catlins, Palmerston, Dunedin, Mosgiel, and Oamaru, captured between the 25 June to 1 October 2021.

• The DEM is available as layer Otago - Coastal Catchments LiDAR 1m DEM (2021).

• The index tiles are available as layer Otago - Coastal Catchments LiDAR Index Tiles (2021).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

LiDAR was captured for Otago Regional Council by AAM Ltd between 25 June to 1 October 2021. These 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 4 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 DSM for LiDAR data in the Wellington Region including Wellington City as well as the surrounding area captured between 2019 and 2020.

• The DEM is available as layer Wellington City LiDAR 1m DEM (2019-2020).

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             The index tiles are available as layer [Wellington City LiDAR Index Tiles (2019-2020)](https://data.linz.govt.nz/layer/105025).

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             The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from [OpenTopography](https://portal.opentopography.org/datasets?loc=New%20Zealand).

LiDAR was captured for Wellington City Council by Aerial Surveys from 20 March 2019 to 14 March 2020. 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 16 pulses/square metre.

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Bay of Plenty region, covering Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne, Te Puke and Whakaari/White Island, captured from October 2019 to October 2022.

• The DEM is available as layer Bay of Plenty LiDAR 1m DEM (2019-2022)

• The index tiles are available as layer Bay of Plenty LiDAR Index Tiles (2019-2022)

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography

LiDAR was captured for BOPLASS Ltd by Aerial Surveys from 27 October 2019 to 24 October 2022. The dataset was 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, 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 +/- 0.2m (95%)

Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data from the Otago Region captured in 2016.

• The DSM is available as layer Otago LiDAR 1m DSM (2016).

• The index tiles are available as layer Otago LiDAR Index Tiles (2016).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

Lidar was captured for Otago Regional Council by Aerial Surveys in March and April 2016. The 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 is 2 pulses/square metre.

Refer to individual survey reports for accuracy statistics.

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data in the northern Auckland Region captured between 2016 and 2018.

• The DSM is available as layer Auckland North LiDAR 1m DSM (2016-2018).

• The index tiles are available as layer Auckland North LiDAR Index Tiles (2016-2018).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

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 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).

• The index tiles are available as layer Otago - Queenstown LiDAR Index Tiles (2021).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

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 Point Cloud for LiDAR data for Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region, captured between 18 February 2023 and 15 August 2023.

• The DEM is available as layer Canterbury - Banks Peninsula LiDAR 1m DEM (2023).

• The DSM is available as layer Canterbury - Banks Peninsula LiDAR 1m DSM (2023).

• The index tiles are available as layer Canterbury - Banks Peninsula LiDAR Index Tiles (2023).

• The vendor project report is available for download from Canterbury - Banks Peninsula LiDAR Survey Report (2023).

LiDAR was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by Landpro Ltd between 18 February 2023 and 15 August 2023. 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 +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DSM for LiDAR data in the Waikato Region, captured between 21 January 2024 and 17 May 2024.

The DEM is available as layer Waikato LiDAR 1m DEM (2024).

The Index Tiles are available as layer Waikato LiAR Index Tiles (2024).

The LAS Point Cloud is available as layer WaikatoLiDAR Point Cloud (2024).

LiDAR was captured for Regional Software Holdings Limited (RSHL) by Landpro Ltd between 21 January 2024 and 17 May 2024. These datasets were generated by Landpro 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.

Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.

This layer contains the DEM for LiDAR data in the Marlborough Region covering the Flaxbourne River, Lake Grassmere, Seddon, Lower Awatere Valley, Picton, Waikawa, the Wairau Valley and Plains, including Spring Creek, Tuamarina and parts of Blenheim in 2018.

• The DSM is available as layer Marlborough LiDAR 1m DSM (2018).

• The index tiles are available as layer Marlborough LiDAR Index Tiles (2018).

• The LAS point cloud and vendor project reports are available from OpenTopography.

LiDAR was captured for Marlborough District Council by Aerial Surveys between May and September 2018. The 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 is 3.5 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 Point Cloud for LiDAR data in Auckland Part 2, captured between 26th of June and 4th of November 2024.

• The DEM is available as layer Auckland Part 2 LiDAR 1m DEM (2024).

• The DSM is available as layer Auckland Part 2 LiDAR 1m DSM (2024).

• The Index Tiles are available as layer Auckland Part 2 LiDAR Index Tiles (2024).

LiDAR was captured for Auckland Council by Woolpert Ltd between 26th of June and 4th of November 2024. These datasets were generated by Woolpert 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 8 pulses/square metre.

Vertical Accuracy Specification is +/- 0.2m (95%) Horizontal Accuracy Specification is +/- 1.0m (95%)

Vertical datum is NZVD2016.