[{"question":{"category_id":1079187,"account_id":31056,"created_at":"2025-10-08T22:22:07.119Z","tag_names":["sizing","measurement"],"answer_sample":"Line Measurement Creating Line Measurements: 1. Open the Tools Panel 2. Select th","long_answer_sample":"Line Measurement Creating Line Measurements: 1. Open the Tools Panel 2. Select the Measure tab 3. Click “Measure Line” button 4. Click in the map to start drawing a line 5. Click additional points to continue the line 6. Double-click to finish 7. Distance displays automatically   Area Measurement Creating Area Measurements: 1. Open the Tools Panel 2","language_id":2,"id":3535131,"last_published_date":"January 28th, 2026","last_published_avatar":"\u003cimg class=\"avatar circle\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"background: url(\u0026quot;/initials_avatars/GS?bg=6a8d88\u0026amp;s=192\u0026amp;fg=fff\u0026quot;) 0% 0% / 96px 96px;\" src=\"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/32507a6a05c02387947a90c2e833fb38.png?s=96\u0026amp;d=blank\" /\u003e","last_published_user_name":"GRIP  Support","indexable_body":"line measurement creating measurements 1. open tools panel 2. select measure tab 3. click “measure line” button 4. map start drawing 5. additional points continue 6. double-click finish 7. distance displays automatically   area area” place polygon vertices clicking define boundary close square meters interactive editing · move - hover over, drag point new position add segments remove hold alt vertex delete management clear right-click individual esc key cancel current accuracy technical specifications uses nztm coordinate system calculations suitable preliminary estimates verification substitute professional surveying high precision application use guidelines site assessment verify survey data consider understand limitations legal purposes","name":"Map - Measurement Tools","votes":0,"is_published":true,"slug":"map-measurement-tools","first_category":"Using the Map","categories_display_for_views":"Using the Map","parent_categories":[1079187,1086262],"is_internal":false,"is_private":false,"extra_categories":[],"url":"/using-the-map/map-measurement-tools?from_search=224177444","host":"https://help.grip.co.nz","body_txt":"line measurement creating measurements 1. open tools panel 2. select measure tab 3. click “measure line” button 4. map start drawing 5. additional points continue 6. double-click finish 7. distance displays automatically   area area” place polygon vertices clicking define boundary close square meters interactive editing · move - hover over, drag point new position add segments remove hold alt vertex delete management clear right-click individual esc key cancel current accuracy technical specifications uses nztm coordinate system calculations suitable preliminary estimates verification substitute professional surveying high precision application use guidelines site assessment verify survey data consider understand limitations legal purposes","categories":{"current":{"id":1079187,"name":"Using the Map","url":"/using-the-map"}},"category_param":"using-the-map"}},{"question":{"category_id":1079172,"account_id":31056,"created_at":"2025-10-08T22:22:06.064Z","tag_names":["characteristics","summary"],"answer_sample":"  Understanding the Interface Main Map Area Full GRIP interface screenshot with n","long_answer_sample":"  Understanding the Interface Main Map Area Full GRIP interface screenshot with numbered callouts identifying all major areas. 1 Menu Bar, 2 Search Bar, 3. Toolbar 4. Bottom Toolbar 5. The Map The central map displays New Zealand with various data layers. You can: Zoom using the mouse wheel or +/- buttons Pan by clicking and dragging Search for spec","language_id":2,"id":3535121,"last_published_date":"January 7th, 2026","last_published_avatar":"\u003cimg class=\"avatar circle\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"background: url(\u0026quot;/initials_avatars/GS?bg=6a8d88\u0026amp;s=192\u0026amp;fg=fff\u0026quot;) 0% 0% / 96px 96px;\" src=\"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/32507a6a05c02387947a90c2e833fb38.png?s=96\u0026amp;d=blank\" /\u003e","last_published_user_name":"GRIP  Support","indexable_body":"  understanding interface main map area full grip screenshot numbered callouts identifying major areas. 1 menu bar, 2 search 3. toolbar 4. bottom 5. central displays new zealand various data layers. can zoom using mouse wheel +/- buttons pan clicking dragging specific locations tools closeup expanded option top left corner - navigate parts application home return public page account user settings company management feedback ask questions provide suggestions help logout sign session select type dropdown (e.g. address, title, appellation) enter terms right side panel layer controls turn layers on/off basemap switcher aerial vs. parcel info control features selectable, see details selected survey plan land district numbers view scale toggle  click toggle aa, aa filter apply filters marks vectors tool choose opening preferences measure distances areas streetview open clicked location google csv download export files dxf cad systems create points kml earth print maps pdf  location use gps device jump · coordinate display position coordinates projection selector system (nztm, nzgd2000, etc.) update information clickarrow last refreshed example source attribution date essential navigation basic zooming scroll- in/out precise shift + drag panning move around showing different options nztm highlighted located bottom-right nztm, nzmg, others affects measurements selection remembered sessions key sources linz (primary source) council local infrastructure stats nz administrative boundaries organisations custom visible organisation","name":"Overview of the main features in GRIP","votes":0,"is_published":true,"slug":"overview-of-the-main-features-in-grip","first_category":"Getting Started","categories_display_for_views":"Getting Started","parent_categories":[1079172,1086262],"is_internal":false,"is_private":false,"extra_categories":[],"url":"/getting-started/overview-of-the-main-features-in-grip?from_search=224177444","host":"https://help.grip.co.nz","body_txt":"  understanding interface main map area full grip screenshot numbered callouts identifying major areas. 1 menu bar, 2 search 3. toolbar 4. bottom 5. central displays new zealand various data layers. can zoom using mouse wheel +/- buttons pan clicking dragging specific locations tools closeup expanded option top left corner - navigate parts application home return public page account user settings company management feedback ask questions provide suggestions help logout sign session select type dropdown (e.g. address, title, appellation) enter terms right side panel layer controls turn layers on/off basemap switcher aerial vs. parcel info control features selectable, see details selected survey plan land district numbers view scale toggle  click toggle aa, aa filter apply filters marks vectors tool choose opening preferences measure distances areas streetview open clicked location google csv download export files dxf cad systems create points kml earth print maps pdf  location use gps device jump · coordinate display position coordinates projection selector system (nztm, nzgd2000, etc.) update information clickarrow last refreshed example source attribution date essential navigation basic zooming scroll- in/out precise shift + drag panning move around showing different options nztm highlighted located bottom-right nztm, nzmg, others affects measurements selection remembered sessions key sources linz (primary source) council local infrastructure stats nz administrative boundaries organisations custom visible organisation","categories":{"current":{"id":1079172,"name":"Getting Started","url":"/getting-started"}},"category_param":"getting-started"}},{"question":{"category_id":1086263,"account_id":31056,"created_at":"2025-11-24T06:36:05.035Z","tag_names":["aerial imagery accuracy","boundary accuracy","boundary coordinates","boundary location"],"answer_sample":"Understanding boundary accuracy in New Zealand What you need to know about bounda","long_answer_sample":"Understanding boundary accuracy in New Zealand What you need to know about boundaries in GRIP At first glance, boundary accuracy seems straightforward. However, it's crucial to understand that boundaries shown on a map are digital representations, not the actual, legal boundary locations on the ground. Only Licensed Cadastral Surveyors have the lega","language_id":2,"id":3598268,"last_published_date":"February 2nd, 2026","last_published_avatar":"\u003cimg class=\"avatar circle\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"background: url(\u0026quot;/initials_avatars/GS?bg=6a8d88\u0026amp;s=192\u0026amp;fg=fff\u0026quot;) 0% 0% / 96px 96px;\" src=\"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/32507a6a05c02387947a90c2e833fb38.png?s=96\u0026amp;d=blank\" /\u003e","last_published_user_name":"GRIP  Support","indexable_body":"navigating grip map accessing marks mark order click layers icon open panel \"**marks**\" layer group \"**boundary**\" turn boundary \"**mark order**\" image aerial view small town rural area, featuring network roads intersecting several buildings, including residential homes commercial structures. landscape includes patches greenery vehicles parked along streets. layout suggests mix developed areas spaces, typical community setting. area green spaces. structures, large red-roofed building smaller houses, arranged around roads. right side, control displaying various options understanding accuracy new zealand need know boundaries first glance, seems straightforward. however, crucial understand shown digital representations, actual, legal locations ground. licensed cadastral surveyors authority define true location property boundary. article helps data displayed grip—so level precision expect particular use case. step 1 determine project requires survey-accurate work precise, legally-defensible locations, must engage surveyor. will physically survey can indicative accept statistical estimate assess likely following steps below. 2 identify interested in. determined \"order\" end line. assigned number indicates precision. relevant display information edit tutorial   3 metres identified numbers marks, table metres. status land 95% (metres)  order (bearings distance captured plans) urban 0.20 7 0.50 8 non (digitisation record maps) 5 9 10 20 remote 100 11 12 notes means points accurate value. percentage may significantly less (outliers). (most accurate) (least indicating coordinates landonline. vs cadastre, mostly coordinates, 12. source ( link ) 4 consider context viewing overlaid imagery layers, assume everything accuracy. mismatch photos necessarily mean wrong—it imagery. 4.1 check modern regional typically ±1 metre 90% confidence interval. vary datasets. button bottom-left corner review metadata detail, search dataset name online find full documentation screenshot showing example 4.2 account gps data, tools using navigate coordinate, common position handheld cellphone - worth considering too. summary multiple factors case – estimates navigation devices introduce margin error requiring certainty precise measurements, always","name":"Boundary accuracy in New Zealand","votes":0,"is_published":true,"slug":"boundary-accuracy-in-new-zealand","first_category":"Understanding Land Data","categories_display_for_views":"Understanding Land Data","parent_categories":[1086263],"is_internal":false,"is_private":false,"extra_categories":[],"url":"/public/boundary-accuracy-in-new-zealand?from_search=224177444","host":"https://help.grip.co.nz","body_txt":"navigating grip map accessing marks mark order click layers icon open panel \"**marks**\" layer group \"**boundary**\" turn boundary \"**mark order**\" image aerial view small town rural area, featuring network roads intersecting several buildings, including residential homes commercial structures. landscape includes patches greenery vehicles parked along streets. layout suggests mix developed areas spaces, typical community setting. area green spaces. structures, large red-roofed building smaller houses, arranged around roads. right side, control displaying various options understanding accuracy new zealand need know boundaries first glance, seems straightforward. however, crucial understand shown digital representations, actual, legal locations ground. licensed cadastral surveyors authority define true location property boundary. article helps data displayed grip—so level precision expect particular use case. step 1 determine project requires survey-accurate work precise, legally-defensible locations, must engage surveyor. will physically survey can indicative accept statistical estimate assess likely following steps below. 2 identify interested in. determined \"order\" end line. assigned number indicates precision. relevant display information edit tutorial   3 metres identified numbers marks, table metres. status land 95% (metres)  order (bearings distance captured plans) urban 0.20 7 0.50 8 non (digitisation record maps) 5 9 10 20 remote 100 11 12 notes means points accurate value. percentage may significantly less (outliers). (most accurate) (least indicating coordinates landonline. vs cadastre, mostly coordinates, 12. source ( link ) 4 consider context viewing overlaid imagery layers, assume everything accuracy. mismatch photos necessarily mean wrong—it imagery. 4.1 check modern regional typically ±1 metre 90% confidence interval. vary datasets. button bottom-left corner review metadata detail, search dataset name online find full documentation screenshot showing example 4.2 account gps data, tools using navigate coordinate, common position handheld cellphone - worth considering too. summary multiple factors case – estimates navigation devices introduce margin error requiring certainty precise measurements, always","categories":{"current":{"id":1086263,"name":"Understanding Land Data","url":"/public"}},"category_param":"public"}},{"question":{"category_id":1079187,"account_id":31056,"created_at":"2025-10-08T22:22:06.894Z","tag_names":["features","maps"],"answer_sample":"Selecting Features Screenshot: Information tool (i icon) highlighted with cursor ","long_answer_sample":"Selecting Features Screenshot: Information tool (i icon) highlighted with cursor clicking on map feature Using the Information Tool: Click the information tool (i icon) Click on any feature in the map (parcel, mark, vector, survey plan) to see details Information appears in the right panel Use back () button to navigate back to original selection Ho","language_id":2,"id":3535129,"last_published_date":"January 28th, 2026","last_published_avatar":"\u003cimg class=\"avatar circle\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"background: url(\u0026quot;/initials_avatars/GS?bg=6a8d88\u0026amp;s=192\u0026amp;fg=fff\u0026quot;) 0% 0% / 96px 96px;\" src=\"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/32507a6a05c02387947a90c2e833fb38.png?s=96\u0026amp;d=blank\" /\u003e","last_published_user_name":"GRIP  Support","indexable_body":"selecting features screenshot information tool (i icon) highlighted cursor clicking map feature using click (parcel, mark, vector, survey plan) see details appears right panel use back () button navigate original selection hold shift select multiple items within layer highlight   disable want able particular layer, can turn layers individually. achieve this  open top panel, will buttons listing marks, vectors, parcels, plans, company data. default meaning selectable longer example showing plans data set unselectable black (off) instead blue (on) understanding panels important understand, app, intended replicate source dataset, whether dataset correct. need help rectifying issue happy pass request provider try resolve possible. get touch contact@grip.co.nz work this. parcel caption appellation, area, owners, titles adresses - addresses intersect appellation legal description single area land square meters/hectares owners current registered ownership records (e.g. titles) connected related property note link 100% accurate time raise cases linz correct information. note, additional available depending type parcel, example, modern non-primary selected, title memorials easement instruments reference ag dp 595982 mark displaying coordinates, node order, name, type, condition, order (accuracy), geodetic code, description, coordinates measured name location. id unique identifier location landonline recorded condition indication statistical accuracy code part system, mark. horizontal vertical may shown digitally coordinate updated another datum/projection changing datum again. vector bearings, distances, marks measurements/adoptions including adoption sources equipment. points names plan date, surveyor (details limited older thorough newer plans. downloadable images pre 2002. official document view web search take allow buy latest image. survey/title image date recent approx 2002, means higher quality landonline. surveys referenced list used plan. status approval deposit viewing plan, filter vectors displayed . shows symbols, labels, observations, specific demonstrates feature. notice updates display selected styling communicates survey's attributes red text distance bearing (no source) calculated bearing/distance (with adopted exit mode, “clear filter” refresh browser. update services, typically weekly basis. forms foundation rights, restrictions, responsibilities. however, limitations consider currency occur weekly, reflect changes. intentional exclusions deliberately withholds certain protected titles. availability structured format. best practice critical research, recommend linking directly ensure authoritative obtain information, ways searching number, page focussed interactions, method explained access via parcel. map  number step 1, references interests e.g. easements, mortgages  (as made service date) historic mortgages, transfers links external previews valuation qv parcels primary linked title, ability zoom preview. look similar record make clear, document. instrument details, listed title. above, e 5074832.2 section affected (where exist) export spreadsheet download button. here, follow (to purchase document, understand more. makes easy go level properties","name":"Map - Information Tool","votes":0,"is_published":true,"slug":"map-information-tool","first_category":"Using the Map","categories_display_for_views":"Using the Map","parent_categories":[1079187,1086262],"is_internal":false,"is_private":false,"extra_categories":[],"url":"/using-the-map/map-information-tool?from_search=224177444","host":"https://help.grip.co.nz","body_txt":"selecting features screenshot information tool (i icon) highlighted cursor clicking map feature using click (parcel, mark, vector, survey plan) see details appears right panel use back () button navigate original selection hold shift select multiple items within layer highlight   disable want able particular layer, can turn layers individually. achieve this  open top panel, will buttons listing marks, vectors, parcels, plans, company data. default meaning selectable longer example showing plans data set unselectable black (off) instead blue (on) understanding panels important understand, app, intended replicate source dataset, whether dataset correct. need help rectifying issue happy pass request provider try resolve possible. get touch contact@grip.co.nz work this. parcel caption appellation, area, owners, titles adresses - addresses intersect appellation legal description single area land square meters/hectares owners current registered ownership records (e.g. titles) connected related property note link 100% accurate time raise cases linz correct information. note, additional available depending type parcel, example, modern non-primary selected, title memorials easement instruments reference ag dp 595982 mark displaying coordinates, node order, name, type, condition, order (accuracy), geodetic code, description, coordinates measured name location. id unique identifier location landonline recorded condition indication statistical accuracy code part system, mark. horizontal vertical may shown digitally coordinate updated another datum/projection changing datum again. vector bearings, distances, marks measurements/adoptions including adoption sources equipment. points names plan date, surveyor (details limited older thorough newer plans. downloadable images pre 2002. official document view web search take allow buy latest image. survey/title image date recent approx 2002, means higher quality landonline. surveys referenced list used plan. status approval deposit viewing plan, filter vectors displayed . shows symbols, labels, observations, specific demonstrates feature. notice updates display selected styling communicates survey's attributes red text distance bearing (no source) calculated bearing/distance (with adopted exit mode, “clear filter” refresh browser. update services, typically weekly basis. forms foundation rights, restrictions, responsibilities. however, limitations consider currency occur weekly, reflect changes. intentional exclusions deliberately withholds certain protected titles. availability structured format. best practice critical research, recommend linking directly ensure authoritative obtain information, ways searching number, page focussed interactions, method explained access via parcel. map  number step 1, references interests e.g. easements, mortgages  (as made service date) historic mortgages, transfers links external previews valuation qv parcels primary linked title, ability zoom preview. look similar record make clear, document. instrument details, listed title. above, e 5074832.2 section affected (where exist) export spreadsheet download button. here, follow (to purchase document, understand more. makes easy go level properties","categories":{"current":{"id":1079187,"name":"Using the Map","url":"/using-the-map"}},"category_param":"using-the-map"}},{"question":{"category_id":1079187,"account_id":31056,"created_at":"2025-10-08T22:22:06.800Z","tag_names":["geospatial","cartography","location","layer","zoom"],"answer_sample":"Understanding Layers Screenshot: layers panel with all layers turned off   Screen","long_answer_sample":"Understanding Layers Screenshot: layers panel with all layers turned off   Screenshot: layers panel showing parcel layers on with titles, area, address and road names turned on in the panel and map.   Primary Data Layers: Parcels - Property boundaries (primary, non-primary, approved, road/hydro), note that parcel accuracies vary significantly with s","language_id":2,"id":3535128,"last_published_date":"February 1st, 2026","last_published_avatar":"\u003cimg class=\"avatar circle\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" style=\"background: url(\u0026quot;/initials_avatars/GS?bg=6a8d88\u0026amp;s=192\u0026amp;fg=fff\u0026quot;) 0% 0% / 96px 96px;\" src=\"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/32507a6a05c02387947a90c2e833fb38.png?s=96\u0026amp;d=blank\" /\u003e","last_published_user_name":"GRIP  Support","indexable_body":"understanding layers screenshot panel turned   showing parcel titles, area, address road names map. primary data parcels - property boundaries (primary, non-primary, approved, road/hydro), note accuracies vary significantly areas highly accurate greater 10-100 metres. marks survey including geodetic vectors boundary non-boundary measurements plans plan references downloadable images infrastructure council (where available) territorial boundaries, place names, contours, historical aerial image layer management sublayers/labels turning on/off use control (icon right hand toolbar) select/deselect show/hide different types scale-dependent display zoom scale toggle toolbar controls level certain turn off, working rural area things early zooming try aa option sources \u0026amp; updates click arrow bottom left corner map view source information sources, refreshes type date key linz land new zealand local stats nz administrative company organisation’s custom","name":"Map Data \u0026 Layers","votes":0,"is_published":true,"slug":"map-data-layers","first_category":"Using the Map","categories_display_for_views":"Using the Map","parent_categories":[1079187,1086262],"is_internal":false,"is_private":false,"extra_categories":[],"url":"/using-the-map/map-data-layers?from_search=224177444","host":"https://help.grip.co.nz","body_txt":"understanding layers screenshot panel turned   showing parcel titles, area, address road names map. primary data parcels - property boundaries (primary, non-primary, approved, road/hydro), note accuracies vary significantly areas highly accurate greater 10-100 metres. marks survey including geodetic vectors boundary non-boundary measurements plans plan references downloadable images infrastructure council (where available) territorial boundaries, place names, contours, historical aerial image layer management sublayers/labels turning on/off use control (icon right hand toolbar) select/deselect show/hide different types scale-dependent display zoom scale toggle toolbar controls level certain turn off, working rural area things early zooming try aa option sources \u0026amp; updates click arrow bottom left corner map view source information sources, refreshes type date key linz land new zealand local stats nz administrative company organisation’s custom","categories":{"current":{"id":1079187,"name":"Using the Map","url":"/using-the-map"}},"category_param":"using-the-map"}}]