Data

This dataset defines the Mean High Water coastline of New Zealand and offshore islands at a scale of 1:50,000, and describes the type of coast along the coastline, for example, steep coast, mangrove, or stony shore.

Purpose
The NZ Coastline – Mean High Water dataset is the first step towards improving the national coastline data for New Zealand. LINZ is currently working on a long-term project, “Coastal Mapping” to capture a range of national coastlines derived from LiDAR and bathymetry. This will enable us to generate coastlines, for example, for Mean High Water Springs, Chart Datum and Highest Astronomical Tide. The project is currently focused on capturing LiDAR and bathymetry data, and the timeframe for delivering the new coastlines will be established once the data capture has progressed.

Status
This dataset was created and is maintained from LINZ Hydrographic and Topographic sources. Originally created in August 2020, this dataset will be replaced by a more accurate dataset once data becomes available through the Coastal Mapping project.

Data sources and preparation
The spatial coastline data (1:50,000 scale) is sourced from the Topo50 series where it is described as a line forming the boundary between the land and sea, defined by mean high water. The source polygon data has been broken up into line segments to enable a coastal classification to be attributed to each segment of coast. Coastal classification data is based on official Electronic Navigational Charts published by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority. Not all segments have been assigned a coastal category.

APIs and web services
This dataset is available via ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS REST services, as well as our standard APIs.
LDS APIs and OGC web services
ArcGIS Online map services

Raster chart image of: NZ 4633 Wellington Harbour

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:25000

File reference: NZ463301.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 5324 Tamaki Strait and Approaches including Waiheke Island

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:40000

File reference: NZ532401.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 4314 Manukau Harbour

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:48000

File reference: NZ431401.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 53 Bream Head to Slipper Island including Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:200000

File reference: NZ5301.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 232 Lake Taupo (Taupomoana)

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:75000

File reference: NZ23201

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 5322 Auckland Harbour East

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:18000

File reference: NZ532201.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 532 Approaches to Auckland

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:100000

File reference: NZ53201.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 46 Cook Strait

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:200000

File reference: NZ4601.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications

Raster chart image of: NZ 5411 Tauranga Harbour - Katikati Entrance to Mount Maunganui

This data was compiled for the use at the following scale: 1:40000

File reference: NZ541101.tif

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

The hydrographic raster data made available through the LINZ Data Service is based on the Paper Navigational Charts published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

The online New Zealand Chart Catalogue provides more detailed and the most up to date information about New Zealand charts: New Zealand Chart Catalogue

Information on symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts: Symbols and Abbreviations

Hydrographic standards and specifications for nautical charts and publications: Standards and Specifications