As the creation of the MLIB involved several labour intensive stages, we acknowledge that errors exist within the data. If you discover anything that is incorrect, please email us so that we can continue our error eradication programme. Presently, the MLIB provides a snapshot of the state of Maori freehold land in 2000. While the physical state of Maori land remains relatively constant, we aim to design and implement maintenance systems that will update this site so that it remains current. The mapping display is generated by a customised mapping engine, developed using MapInfo tools.
Access is accomplished via a customised Web interface.
As you look at the maps, you will notice that in addition to the Maori freehold land parcels, there are some black dots. These points represent Maori freehold land blocks that we know the location of but that we don't know the actual shape of. Often, these dots mark unsurveyed land blocks. Even in its developmental phase, the MLIB has proved useful and relevant. We will soon incorporate more pre-generated information to show examples of uses to date.