Latest news and updates from Toitū Te Whenua
As November wraps up, we’ve welcomed in changes to the regime that will streamline and modernise processes for our consent applicants and their advisors.
In this issue:
The Court of Appeal has found that a claim brought by the Social Credit political party against the Overseas Investment Office was unmeritorious and not in the public interest.
We’re upgrading our website to make it as customer-friendly as possible.
Further changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 come into effect today, marking the final stage of a reform programme that started in 2018.
In this issue we feature new aerial imagery and elevation data, our ArcGIS REST API services and give a heads up on a new LINZ Basemap.
We’re addressing payroll system non-compliance issues with the Holidays Act 2003 to ensure all current and former Toitū Te Whenua LINZ people receive their correct leave entitlements.
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The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa has announced 820 place name decisions.
These include four official place names in the Darran Mountains, Fiordland National Park:
A message from Karen Farrell, Head of Property Rights Group, Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand.
COVID-19 survey and title services update
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board’s Wendy Shaw has been recognised at the Te Rā Ratonga Tūmatanui - Public Service Day Awards.
We’re consulting on a joint think-piece underway with the Department of Conservation – our first Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB).
Update – 15 November 2021: Feedback on the briefing’s proposed topic is now closed
We're getting ready for the final Overseas Investment Act law reform changes while staying on top of steady business-as-usual consent applications.
In the October edition of Pānui:
