About TA e-certification
TA e-certification provides the facility for Territorial Authorities (TAs) to log on to Landonline, locate an e-survey in their workspace, and certify it online. This allows for simultaneous TA e-certification before or after the e-survey is lodged with LINZ. TA e-certification also includes all the functionality of e-search plus.
All survey firms now lodge survey plans electronically using Landonline e-survey. TAs are encouraged to certify plans electronically using TA e-certification to help streamline the end-to-end electronic process for surveys. However, TAs still have the option of certifying on paper if they wish to do so.
How TA e-certification works
For TAs used to paper certifications, TA e-certification introduces a new way of working. It has been designed to remove most of the manual workload.
With TA e-certification, users look at digital datasets instead of paper plans and undertake certification online.
After accessing Landonline to view e-surveys and TA certificates (whether provided online with the e-survey by the surveyor or prepared by the TA from paper plans), users then edit the certificates as required and certify and sign them online. The e-certification is then attached to each survey dataset online, as imaged supporting documents. This is a significant move away from the current manual process.
TA e-certification benefits
- More efficient
- TA e-certification streamlines work processes, saving time and money
- There is less reliance on paper plans
- The logistics of managing paper plans are less onerous
- Saves time and money
- Time spent on each certification is reduced
- Efficient and user friendly
- Designed to reduce most of the TAs manual workload for certification
- Straight-forward to learn and use – training just takes half a day
- Flexible
- Enables TAs to be part of the end-to-end electronic process for surveys or to choose to certify on paper.
Getting started
New users receive full details of the training resources, technical and customer support and reference materials available.
LINZ recommends TAs take part in active learning sessions and utilise all the learning tools and support – including the computer based training provided for e-search, and quick reference cards.
TAs seeking TA e-certification (including existing Landonline customers) will need to complete the new firm Sign-up process and select Territorial Authority as their Type of Business. For further information on getting started and support available, go to Getting Started.
More about TA e-certification
Find out more information in the TA e-certification section.
- Find TA e-certification licence holders.
- See TA e-certification business implementation tips.
- Read TA e-certification implementation case studies:
- Technical aspects of TA e-certification no barrier for TAs - Landwrap May 2007
- TA e-certification works well for large and small - Landwrap April 2007
- Manukau City Council - an early adopter