[Geodata] Re: [Aust-NZ] NZ geodata on OSGEO?

[Richard Fairhurst]

Bruce.Bannerman wrote:

> It seems clear cut, but I'd prefer that we were open with LINZ about our
> intentions and give then the chance to comment if they wanted to.
>
> It will also flag that we're planning to use Open Source spatial tools
> with their data and may generate some more interest on their part.

There was a protracted and not enormously conclusive discussion on the  
OpenStreetMap lists about LINZ: I think the sticking point was  
whether, and how, we could provide attribution. Robin Paulson was the  
prime mover (cc:ed).

It would probably aid the wider cause of open geodata (and make for a  
more compelling case) if any approach to LINZ were co-ordinated  
between OSM and OSGEO.

cheers
Richard