[wellylug] Possible project of interest?

[Jonathan Harker]

Brent Wood wrote:
> This data could be supplied free, once reformatted, bundled with OS GIS 
> & mapping software.
> 
> If this is purchased in a typical "GIS" format, there are licensing 
> restrictions on onselling/supplying the data to 3rd parties. The 
> followiong quote from LINZ is about the data provided in LINZ's native 
> "LSLIFF" format
> 
> "The cost of NZTopo in LSLIFF is $1500 incl GST.  It can be obtained
> from the Map Centre.  There are no additional conditions placed on a
> purchaser with regard to reselling.  It is yours to do with as you
> wish."

You might want to check that they are happy with their data being 
redistributed for free. I don't think they'd be too happy about that and it 
doesn't sound like their intention.

Other than that, I may be interested given my GIS background.

Cheers,
Jonathan