GNS Science is well advanced with the QMAP 1:250 000 geological mapping of New Zealand . The blue coloured squares are completed QMAP maps and accompanying texts . Click on the map squares below to see the progress so far.
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Started in late 1994, the first map Dunedin was published in 1996 and since that time maps have been completed at a rate of between one and two per year. This Crown-funded programme will produce complete national coverage of New Zealand 's geology in 21 maps. A GIS (Geographic Information System) has been used to capture, maintain, and produce maps from the raw geological data, and is creating a seamless regional-scale digital geological database .
New field research is done where there is little or no information, or where major scientific advances are possible. This includes working in remote areas such as the high peaks of the Southern Alps and the dense wet bush of the Urewera. For many areas the data is being captured from sources such as mining company reports, university theses, and previous publications.
Contact:
QMAP Leader
GNS Science
1 Fairway Drive, Avalon
Lower Hutt 5010
PO Box 30368
Lower Hutt 5040
Tel:+64 4 570 1444
Fax:+64 4 570 4600
Click here to email the QMAP Leader