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

[Dave Patton]

Brent Wood wrote:

> My take on this is that rather than trying to get LINZ to pre-approve
> a specific OSGEO setup using LINZ data (& other data- I can think of
> at least 4 NZ Govt depts who have relevant data), it may be more
> useful to get a generic agreement from LINZ to the effect that they
> are comfortable with the idea of LINZ data, under the terms of their
> licence, being made freely available on public websites for viewing
> via web mapping applications, web services and for download.
> 
> This more generic agreement, if given, would allow anyone to do this,
> rather than just OSGEO/OSM, and doesn't put LINZ in the position of
> seeming to endorse any particular organisation to do this.

Perhaps asking if they have considered a
license agreement similar to that used by
other countries? For example, Canada:
http://geobase.ca/geobase/en/index.html

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