SPATIAL EXCELLENCE IN NZ SHOWCASED AGAIN The 2021 Spatial Excellence Awards have been announced After a two-year break, Survey and Spatial NZ was delighted with the response to the 2021 Spatial Excellence Awards. Hosted by the Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) and delivered by S+SNZ, the awards were announced at a cocktail function held in Wellington on 10 February. Congratulations to all the outstanding winners and thanks again to our generous sponsors who have all contributed to the success of the new awards. All the New Zealand award recipients are automatic entries in the APSEA Awards.
Stantec Award for Community Impact This award recognises unique contributions that the spatial industry has had on communities. Awarded to: Ngā Poutama Matawhenua/ Practical Maori GIS Mapping Wānanga – Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, Journey GIS Ltd and Te Kāhui Manu Hōkai, the Māori GIS Association This was a collaboration between Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Te Kāhui Manu Hōkai, the Māori GIS Association, with support from Journey GIS Ltd. The result is a programme of online mapping wānanga tailored for indigenous knowledge workers within iwi, hapū, Māori trusts and enviDuane Wilkins and Jan Pierce accepting the Award for Community Impact from Kat Salm
ronmental groups. Geospatial information has the potential to transform the way land is viewed
and understood. By showcasing the geospatial tools and resources available, Ngā Poutama Matawhenua empowers participants to practically apply what they learn to support a wide range of kaupapa related to whenua and tāiao.
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