tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post621706785009506842..comments2024-03-28T09:22:36.967+13:00Comments on Offsetting Behaviour: Free the dataEric Cramptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2830084253401570472.post-30433471494715498422015-11-16T11:42:09.784+13:002015-11-16T11:42:09.784+13:00Interesting that Land Information makes GIS data s...Interesting that Land Information makes GIS data so easily accessible. In fact, I recall seeing a discussion among some Australians where someone who worked in the field said something along the lines of "no government would ever make that kind of information freely available" (I forget the stated rationale, something to do with the data being too important or some such). I helpfully pointed out that NZ does exactly that, and was met with a response of, "I guess they do things differently over there."<br /><br />Land Information's policy documents concerning opening up data and the associated benefits may also be useful if trying to convince NZ politicians to approve a statutory amendment.Finnnoreply@blogger.com