Increasing Geospatial Information use in the Crown Property Sector - Tuesday

This practical hands-on introductory workshop is for anyone new to and wanting to learn more about working with Crown Property data and other Geospatial Information.

It is not intended for existing Geospatial Practitioners.

In relation to Geospatial Information, the purpose of this workshop is to:

1. Raise awareness

2. Improve access

3. Develop capability

4. Increase its use

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand and describe geospatial concepts such as layers and geospatial relationships

2. Find and access useful, relevant datasets, in the right format.

3. Apply a range of simple tools like online maps and simple desktop visualisation tools.

4. Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the opportunities and benefits for their organisation.

Draft Agenda:

• Understanding geospatial concepts.

• Find, access and use relevant geospatial information services, sites and resources.

• Make a map, share it online, visualise data from other sources.

• Linking and leveraging existing users in your organisation

Requirements

• Participants will need to bring their own laptop and a mouse (essential).

At the workshop participants will need to be able to:

• Connect to the LINZ open Wifi

• Access a Google account using the Chrome Browser

• Have Google Earth Pro Installed.