Research links: Geology in New Zealand

Geological resources

• GNS Science website:
  • PETLAB Database: Sample localities database.
  • Geological Map of New Zealand (online)
  • 1:250,000 (Quarter Million) scale Maps of New Zealand (QMAP) (including free low resolution downloads).
  • GeoNet site (realtime monitoring of geological hazards)
• Fossil Record Electronic Database (FRED). Jointly managed by GNS Science and the Geoscience Society of New Zealand (GSNZ: formerly the Geological Society of New Zealand).

Other resources

• LINZ data service (download LINZ topo data, topo maps, aerial photos and more. Powered by Koordinates)
• LRIS portal (download data by Landcare research including elevation and land use data. Powered by Koordinates)
• DOC geoportal (The Geoportal Site provides an easy and convenient way to view a selection of DOC's geospatial data.).
• Koordinates (a site that provides or links to various Geographic Information System (GIS) data for New Zealand in a variety of formats).
• Government datasets online (see what datasets are available from various government and public agencies)