Surveyors fulfil an important role in the land title system of New Zealand. It is likely that you will seldom engage the services of a surveyor, unlike other professional advisors whose assistance you may often obtain. The information in this section will assist you in the engagement of a surveyor. As land professionals, registered surveyors spend four years obtaining a Bachelor of Surveying Degree or its equivalent. They ensure that land measurements are accurate and that boundaries are marked and visible.
Surveyors can confidently reproduce boundary marks erased by time.
Surveyors are the only professionals qualified to take accurate land measurements, and to fix precise positions. Surveyors are resource managers, and can ensure an application under the Resource Management Act is correctly presented. In the office the surveyor has available maps, survey plans, and the District Plan. If possible, you should bring all the information regarding your requirements. The Government valuation Aerial photos Engineering drawings A sketch of your proposal Buying or Selling Before purchasing or selling land it is wise to contact a Registered Surveyor.