Surveying
With decades of experience in surveying, we know what it takes to get it right. Surveying isn’t just about measurements, it's about having a deep understanding of our clients vision & land so that their investment is protected.
Land Surveying, sometimes referred to as Cadastral Surveying, is an important service that underpins the way land is owned, managed, and developed. At its core, Land Surveying involves the precise establishment, measurement, and documentation of property boundaries, easements, and related land interests. These surveys are essential not only when transferring property ownership or registering a new title, but also when confirming the location of existing boundaries or re-establishing boundary pegs that may have been lost over time. By providing this clarity, Land Surveying helps protect property rights, resolve boundary disputes, and support responsible land use.
When subdivisions or boundary adjustments are involved, surveyors carry out a formal Land Transfer Survey, which includes detailed field measurements, the mapping of the land, and the identification of any encroachments or discrepancies with the current title. Official survey plans are then prepared for submission to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), ensuring that all property boundaries are legally recognised and accurately recorded. This process gives landowners, developers, and councils certainty and confidence in property dealings and future development.
Land Surveying has certainly evolved over the years. What once required theodolites, steel chains, and teams of assistants clearing bush tracks is now carried out with cutting-edge technology. Today, Buckton surveyors use satellite-based GPS positioning, advanced Total Stations, laser scanning, and even UAVs (drones) to capture highly accurate data in the most efficient way possible. This blend of traditional expertise and modern innovation allows surveyors to deliver reliable results for everything from small residential sites to large-scale infrastructure and land development projects.
Our team of local surveyors have been in the game for a long time, and know the Greater Auckland, Kaipara, and Northland regions well. They are well equipped to work with you on any project you bring their way, no matter the size and scale.
Our services:
Feasibility studies
Boundary redefinition surveys
Topographic surveys
Cross lease amendments and conversions to freehold
Setout surveys
Building certification by a licensed cadastral surveyor
As-built surveys
Creating new easements including right of way
Title searching and land information
Aerial and farm mapping using drones
Māori land partitions
Marine/aquaculture license areas
What is a licensed cadastral surveyor?
A licensed cadastral surveyor is a professionally accredited surveyor who is legally authorised to carry out surveying work that determines and records the boundaries of land. In New Zealand, cadastral surveyors must meet rigorous training requirements, and then obtain a licence through the Cadastral Survey Licensing Board (CSLB). Their role involves precisely measuring and mapping land parcels, preparing legal boundary plans, and lodging cadastral survey datasets with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Because cadastral surveys form the foundation of property ownership, titles, and land development, the work must meet strict technical and legal standards, which only licensed cadastral surveyors are qualified and permitted to deliver.
You need a licensed cadastral surveyor whenever a survey will affect land rights or legal boundaries, such as subdividing land, redefining or reinstating existing boundaries, creating easements, or resolving boundary encroachments or disputes. Their work ensures that property boundaries are accurately defined and legally defensible, reducing risk for landowners, developers, and councils. Without a licensed cadastral surveyor, plans cannot be accepted by LINZ, titles cannot be issued, and property transactions or developments relying on correct boundaries may stall or face significant legal issues.
Commercial Subdivision
Buckton Surveyors and Planners over the past 60 years have completed many commercial subdivision and construction projects throughout the Auckland, Kaipara, and Northland regions. Our surveyors are specialised in working on all projects from small buildings to large warehouses.
In this project, we were involved in providing an accurate topographical survey of the existing ground, high accuracy set out for steel bolts and follow-up post-construction survey checks on installed steel along with detailed reports to ensure compliance.
