Cadastral survey guidelines

An expanded index of the topics and sub topics in the Cadastral survey guidelines.

An index of approved cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) that reflect a range of different situations and survey purposes.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021, Land Transfer Act 2017 and Landonline capture for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) supporting Applications.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) and Landonline capture for parcel boundaries defined in cadastral survey datasets (CSDs).

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) and Landonline capture for boundary reinstatement surveys and cadastral survey datasets (CSDs).

Guidance on meeting the requirements of Part 7 of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021), including the capture and depiction requirements for record of survey, title plan, survey and title diagrams and associated Landonline capture.

This article explains the Landonline capture requirements for primary and non-primary parcels that are height-limited.

Guidance on the contents of a cadastral survey dataset (CSD), the information to be included in a survey report and considerations for certifying a CSD.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) and Landonline capture for cross lease plans.

Guidance on meeting the requirements for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) prepared under the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) to define subdivisions of Crown-owned land not held under the Land Transfer Act 2017 (LTA).

An overview of adverse possession and guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 and Landonline capture for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) supporting adverse possession claims. 

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) and Landonline capture when dealing with boundaries created by diagram on transfer.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of Part 4 of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) relating to field survey.

Guidance on meeting the requirements for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) that are being prepared under the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) to redefine parcel boundaries affected by ground movement.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) when preparing a cadastral survey dataset (CSD) dealing with a Hawke’s Bay interim record of title.

Guidance on meeting the requirements for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) that are being prepared under the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) to support the acquisition or setting apart of land for public works or other public purposes.

This guidance focuses on the survey process to remove limitations as to parcels from a limited record of title. Further guidance on limited titles and CSR 2021 requirements will be developed and added at a future date.

Guidance on the standard for lodgement of cadastral survey datasets - LINZS70000 (Lodgement Standard) and the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) relating to non-primary parcels.

Landonline Parcel Intents – Definition and Usage

It is essential that the cadastre and land title documents record the extent of each portion of land that relates to a particular interest in that land in an unambiguous manner.

Guidance on the use of a permanent structure boundary to define the horizontal or vertical extent of a parcel. Permanent structure boundaries are also referred to as PSB.

Guidance on the duty of a surveyor when defining a boundary by survey and determining when a boundary or boundary point must be defined by survey or may be adopted or accepted.

Guidance on meeting the requirements for cadastral survey datasets (CSDs) that are being prepared under the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) to redefine parcel boundaries affected by the Canterbury earthquake sequence in greater Christchurch.

The following article explains the difference between the various scale factors used in preparing a cadastral survey dataset and situations when a scale adjustment to an existing distance could be justified.

Guidance on information included in a Schedule / Memorandum supporting document attached to a cadastral survey dataset (CSD) lodged under the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021).

A guide to requesting a dispensation from the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) or the Standard for Lodgement of Cadastral Survey Datasets - LINZS70000 (Lodgement Standard).

Some preliminary requisition analysis has been undertaken for the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021). The following trends have been identified.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) relating to tidal water boundaries, including the requirement to identify common marine and coastal area on a CSD.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021), Unit Titles Act 2010 (UTA 2010) and Landonline capture for all types of unit plans.

Guidance on meeting the requirements of the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR 2021) relating to water boundaries.