Waikato Regional Hazards Portal - Terms of use

By using the Waikato Regional Hazards Portal, you are agreeing to the following Terms of Use along with the Spatial Information Terms of Use.

Limitations

The natural hazard data is based on existing research, modelling and observations and some maps have been compiled from legacy data sets. Not all areas of the Waikato Region have been covered to the same extent or depth of detail, depending on available information. Natural hazards might therefore be present in areas not currently mapped within the Portal.

The natural hazard data is based on regional studies and may not account for site specific conditions. In addition, some areas mapped as being subject to a hazard may not be subject to this hazard, particularly if the data is at a “Regional scale” or “General information” level only (i.e. intended as a heads up to indicate where further investigation may be needed) as per Waikato Regional Council’s Natural Hazard Information Hierarchy. This hierarchy specifically supports interpretation of Waikato Regional Council natural hazards data quality, scale, and applicability.

The information contained in the Portal is not a risk assessment or an analysis to determine the cumulative effects of any identified hazards. The natural hazards data does not take into account any interventions that may modify the natural hazard risks to a particular site. For example, a retaining wall may mitigate landslide risk or, if in poor condition, could exacerbate the risk.

We recommend obtaining expert advice to assist with interpreting this information for risk assessment purposes. Please note that while the information contained in the Portal may appear on a Land Information Memorandum (LIM), this information itself does not replace a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) which can be requested from your district/city council.

Sources

Spatial data and maps: Waikato Regional Council except where stated below.

The Data in the Portal comes from a range of sources. Most is owned by Waikato Regional Council; however, much of the earthquake, fault line, landslide and volcano data is provided under license from Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly GNS Science and NIWA). In addition, the subsidence bowl data is provided by Contact Energy, the Karāpiro dam break data by Mercury Energy, the coastal erosion data by Thames Coromandel District Council and detailed fault data by Taupō District Council. Data ownership is described in the metadata. Oblique photography is by Waikato Regional Council, Communications and Marketing section, unless otherwise stated.

The Waikato Regional Council is not liable for the accuracy or timeliness of the data provided by third parties. You should seek independent expert advice before relying on the third party information and verify its relevance for your purpose or use.

Waikato Regional Council Disclaimer

The information provided by the Waikato Regional Council through the Portal is intended to provide general information to public and all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date.

The presence of a hazard in this data does not guarantee the existence of such a hazard, nor does the lack of information preclude the existence of a hazard or risk. Waikato Regional Council, while providing the information in good faith, is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or loss in value of any person, property, service or otherwise resulting from hazards or knowledge of hazards in the Waikato Region.

Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the content of this information, however, Waikato Regional Council is not liable in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you or any third parties on your behalf. You will indemnify the Waikato Regional Council against any claim from a third party if you have passed on any data from the Waikato Regional Hazards Portal to that third party.

In compliance with section 44C of the Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act 1987 some of the information in the Portal may appear on specific Land Information Memorandums (LIM). The inclusion of any information from the Portal on any specific LIMs in no way confirms or acknowledges the accuracy or timeliness of the information above and beyond what is stated in this disclaimer.

The information provided does not replace or alter the laws of New Zealand or any other official guidelines or requirements including LIMs and resource consents, etc. While the information contained in the Portal may appear on a Land Information Memorandum (LIM), this information itself does not replace a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) which can be requested from your District/City Council.

The contents of this document should not be construed as legal or professional advice. You should seek independent expert advice before relying on the information and verify its relevance for your purpose or use. Waikato Regional Council may change, delete, add to or otherwise amend information contained in the Portal, to ensure as much as reasonably possible the accuracy and timeliness of any of the information, without notice. If applicable, you need to acknowledge the source of your information including ownership as provided for in this document.

The following additional disclaimers apply

Earth Sciences New Zealand (QMap)

Earth Sciences New Zealand and its funders give no warranties of any kind concerning the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or fitness for purpose of the data. Earth Sciences New Zealand accepts no responsibility for any actions taken based on, or reliance placed on the data and Earth Sciences New Zealand and its funders exclude to the full extent permitted by law liability for any loss, damage or expense, direct or indirect, and however caused, whether through negligence or otherwise, resulting from any person’s or organisation’s use of, or reliance on, the data.

Earth Sciences New Zealand (Offshore faults)

Earth Sciences New Zealand makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the Data, the use to which Data may be put, or the results which may be obtained from using the Data, and that Earth Sciences New Zealand accepts no liability for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) incurred by any person through the use of or reliance on the Data.

GeoNet Web Feature Service (Latest Earthquakes)

Source: https://wfs.geonet.org.nz/

Disclaimer: www.geonet.org.nz/disclaimer

GeoNet/Eagle Technology Ltd (NZ Volcano Status)

Source: www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4e97c08e8b274d608c70c817a6484856

Disclaimer: GeoNet content is copyright Earth Sciences New Zealand and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License.

GeoNet/Eagle Technology Ltd (NZ Volcano Webcams)

Source: www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ab90b438e6dc4caf8dcd334b6973c639

Contact Energy (Subsidence bowls)

This dataset should not be used for construction or design purposes. Please contact Contact Energy Ltd for any further information.

Mercury Energy (Karāpiro Dam Break)

The dam break map data is the best estimate of inundation levels for a dam break event. Inundation levels should not be considered as being absolute. If an exact level is required then further analysis should be undertaken to determine that level. Mercury accepts no responsibility for any adverse effect directly or indirectly resulting from the use of this data.

Thames-Coromandel District Council (Current Coastal Erosion Line)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=b6a9373b2f8a41f68e74e27cecbfc60b&sublayer=9

Disclaimer: The Operative in part District Plan Current Coastal Erosion Line data is copyright reserved by the Thames-Coromandel District Council. Thames-Coromandel District Council gives no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability completeness or suitability) and accepts no liability (including, without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs in relation to any use of the data. For more information please contact the Council's GIS Department.

Acknowledgement: The acknowledgement must accompany the data and appear on all hard copy maps.

"Operative in part District Plan Current Coastal Erosion Line data sourced from the Thames-Coromandel District Council. COPYRIGHT RESERVED."

Thames-Coromandel District Council (Future Coastal Process Line)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=b6a9373b2f8a41f68e74e27cecbfc60b&sublayer=10

Disclaimer: The Operative in part District Plan Future Coastal Process Line data is copyright reserved by the Thames-Coromandel District Council. Thames-Coromandel District Council gives no warranty in relation to the data (including accuracy, reliability completeness or suitability) and accepts no liability (including, without limitation, liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs in relation to any use of the data. For more information please contact the Council's GIS Department.

Acknowledgement: The acknowledgement must accompany the data and appear on all hardcopy maps.

"Operative in part District Plan Provisional Future Coastal Process Line 2012 data sourced from the Thames-Coromandel District Council. COPYRIGHT RESERVED."

Taupō District Council (FAZ Fault Line)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=9bf5592aeec546a5aeca6d7c6564e7ec

Terms of use: This report has been prepared by Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly GNS Science) exclusively for and under contract to Taupō District Council. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Earth Sciences New Zealand, Earth Sciences New Zealand accepts no responsibility for any use of or reliance on any contents of this report by any person other than Taupō District Council and shall not be liable to any person other than Taupō District Council, on any ground, for any loss, damage or expense arising from such use or reliance.

This data should be used in conjunction with GNS Science consultancy report 2020/31.

Not to be used at a scale less than 1:5000.

Taupō District Council (Fault Avoidance Zone)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=42601f6fc7014343830dae94b88463aa

This data should be used in conjunction with GNS Science consultancy report 2020/31.

Not to be used at a scale less than 1:5000.

Taupō District Council (FAA Fault Line)

Source: https://www.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=9f95d1eb663949688bf8bb6995eed931

This data should be used in conjunction with GNS Science consultancy report 2020/31.

Not to be used at a scale less than 1:5000.

Taupō District Council (Fault Awareness Area)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=746a7129cf034dfb9b8a651feb184226

This data should be used in conjunction with GNS Science consultancy report 2020/31.

Not to be used at a scale less than 1:5000.

Eagle Technology Ltd (NZ Hybrid Reference)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=72016493081d480bbc09d2981986a38e

By using this layer you conform to the Eagle Technology web services terms of use.

Fair Use
Use in combination with ArcGIS software
The data is sourced from third parties.
Eagle Technology gives no warranties in relation to the web services.

Data sources

Contains data sourced from the LINZ Data Service licensed for reuse under CC BY-ND 4.0.
Contains data sourced from Stats NZ licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.
Includes data sourced from NIWA
Made with Natural Earth.
Representation on this map of a road or track does not necessarily indicate public right of access.

Eagle Technology Ltd (NZ Imagery)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=d284729222d04a3cb548cfe27716ea43

Fair use
Use in combination with ArcGIS software.
The data is sourced from third parties.
Eagle Technology gives no warranties in relation to the web services.

Data

Contains data sourced from the LINZ Data Service and licensed for reuse by the respective licensor under CC BY-ND 4.0. For a full overview of the licensors of the imagery click here.
Contains data provided by Porirua City and Aerials Surveys

Eagle Technology Ltd (Aotearoa New Zealand Hillshade)

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=38c860f8dbd24820b2a59ccc9a3dabdb

Fair use
Use in combination with ArcGIS software.
The data is sourced from third parties.
Eagle Technology gives no warranties in relation to the web services.

Data sources:

Contains data sourced from the LINZ Data Service licensed for reuse under CC BY-ND 4.0

Eagle Technology Ltd (NZ Light Grey Canvas (Vector))

Source: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=fed71141e42a45c49dabb30a4c2903e1

Fair use
Use in combination with ArcGIS software.
The data is sourced from third parties.
Eagle Technology gives no warranties in relation to the web services.

Data sources:

Contains data sourced from the LINZ Data Service licensed for reuse under CC BY-ND 4.0
Contains data sourced from Stats NZ licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.
Includes data sourced from Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA)
Representation on this map of a road or track does not necessarily indicate public right of access.