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There is planned maintenance for Canterbury Maps website pages/datasets and apps 10:30am to 6:00pm Wednesday 11 November 2026. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time

Frequently Asked Questions

In this section you will find answers to our most frequently asked questions. Choose from the below list of helpful tips to find out more!

General

  • What internet browser should I use for the best experience with Canterbury Maps?

  • How do I bookmark a map onto my mobile devices's home page so that I can have quick access to it? 

  • What do I do if the open data site is appearing grayed out when using Internet Explorer?

Data

  • How do I find out the age of the aerial imagery in the base map?

  • Where can I find data related to Water Services on Canterbury Maps?

  • Where can I get more information on a consent?

Map Viewer 

  • Why is the layer list taking up so much of the screen?

  • How do I find the nutrient levels on a property?

  • How do I select data within an area (existing layer or graphic)?

  • How do I search for information within a buffer?

  • Am I able to save a map?

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    • What web browser should I use?
    • Aerial Imagery Age
    • Water Services
    • Bookmark a Map
    • Having Problems Viewing via Internet Explorer?
    • Searching for Information Within a Buffer
    • Nutrient Levels
    • Selecting data in the map viewer
    • Consent Information
    • Am I able to save my own map?
    • Why is the layer list taking up so much of the screen?
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  • Timaru District Council
  • Mackenzie District Council
  • Waimate District Council
  • Waitaki District Council

Related Sites

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  • doc.govt.nz

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