{
  "apiVersion": "v1",
  "collection": "reference",
  "count": 7,
  "records": [
    {
      "term": "Parcel",
      "definition": "A defined land unit represented in cadastral records. Check the source and purpose of the parcel dataset you are using.",
      "id": "parcel",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/parcel/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Title record",
      "definition": "A record associated with property interests. It is related to parcel geometry, but the two records answer different questions.",
      "id": "title-record",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/title-record/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Address authority",
      "definition": "The organisation or team responsible for a particular address decision or record. Confirm the correct local route for the place.",
      "id": "address-authority",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/address-authority/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Māori data sovereignty",
      "contentUpdatedAt": "2026-10-22",
      "definition": "Te Mana Raraunga describes Māori data sovereignty as recognising that Māori data should be subject to Māori governance. Its definition of Māori data includes data produced by Māori and data about Māori and the environments with which Māori have relationships.",
      "guidance": "This is Te Mana Raraunga’s framing, not a complete or unanimous statement for all Māori. Iwi, hapū and Māori data authorities may set context-specific approaches. Where relevant, identify the appropriate local authority and follow its own guidance; do not treat a council, provider or national network as a proxy.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Te Mana Raraunga — Principles of Māori Data Sovereignty",
          "url": "https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/principles-of-maori-data-sovereignty"
        },
        {
          "label": "Te Mana Raraunga — Māori Data FAQ",
          "url": "https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/patai"
        },
        {
          "label": "Te Mana Raraunga — Charter",
          "url": "https://www.temanararaunga.maori.nz/tutohinga"
        }
      ],
      "id": "maori-data-sovereignty",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/maori-data-sovereignty/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Data custodian",
      "definition": "The organisation responsible for maintaining or publishing a dataset, or for answering questions about it.",
      "id": "data-custodian",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/data-custodian/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Coordinate reference system",
      "contentUpdatedAt": "2026-10-22",
      "definition": "A coordinate reference system (CRS) defines how coordinate values relate to positions on Earth, including the datum, coordinate system, units and often axes. Check each layer’s CRS metadata before combining it; changing a CRS label is not the same as transforming coordinates.",
      "guidance": "New Zealand example: LINZ describes NZGD2000 as the official geodetic datum and NZTM2000 as a projected system based on it. LINZ lists NZTM2000 as EPSG:2193 for 2D mapping of mainland New Zealand when metric units are needed. Check the layer’s own metadata before using or transforming it; do not infer a CRS from coordinate values alone.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LINZ — New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000",
          "url": "https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/geodetic-system/coordinate-systems-used-new-zealand/geodetic-datums/new-zealand-geodetic-datum-2000-nzgd2000"
        },
        {
          "label": "LINZ — New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000",
          "url": "https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/geodetic-system/coordinate-systems-used-new-zealand/projections/new-zealand-transverse-mercator-2000-nztm2000"
        },
        {
          "label": "LINZ — Geospatial data types and NZTM2000 use",
          "url": "https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/data-service/linz-data-service-guide/data-and-schemas/geospatial-data-types"
        }
      ],
      "id": "coordinate-reference-system",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/coordinate-reference-system/"
    },
    {
      "term": "Metadata",
      "contentUpdatedAt": "2026-10-22",
      "definition": "Information that describes a dataset and helps you judge whether it is appropriate for a task. In LINZ Data Service, metadata can include the title, geographic coverage, version, maintenance, creator and contact details; dataset history and services provide further context.",
      "guidance": "Before using a dataset, check: its geographic and time coverage; current edition, last update and revision history; coordinate reference system and units; schema, field meanings and data dictionary; capture method, accuracy and known limitations; licence, access conditions and permitted use; and the publisher or contact for questions. Use the dataset’s own current record and terms, because these details vary by dataset.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LINZ — Getting started with LINZ Data Service",
          "url": "https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/data-service/linz-data-service-guide/getting-started-lds"
        },
        {
          "label": "LINZ — Geospatial data types, accuracy and metadata",
          "url": "https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/data-service/linz-data-service-guide/data-and-schemas/geospatial-data-types"
        }
      ],
      "id": "metadata",
      "url": "https://guide.pm4gis.nz/reference/metadata/"
    }
  ]
}