ICS has compiled a database of regulations related to cadastral surveying practice from 1871 up to the present day. Note that it is believed prior to 1871 regulation or instruction for cadastral surveying was the responsibility of the Provinces and will be contained in provincial gazettes or records.

Cadastral Survey Rules 2021 (CSR2021)
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2021 – Cadastral Survey Rules 2021

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2016 – Rules for Cadastral Survey 2010 Amended 2016 (RCS2010)

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2012 – Rules for Cadastral Survey 2010 Amended 2012 (RCS2010)

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2010 – Rules for Cadastral Survey (Canterbury Earthquake) 2010

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2010 – Rules for Cadastral Survey 2010 (RCS2010)

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2002 – Surveyor-General’s Rules for Cadastral Survey 2002/2 (SGR2002/2)

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2002 – Surveyor-General’s Rules for Cadastral Survey 2002/1 (SGR2002/1)

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1998 – Survey Regulations 1998

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1982 – Survey Regulations 1972 Amendment No. 2

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1977 – Survey Regulations 1972 Amendment No. 1

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1972 – Survey Regulations 1972

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1965 – Survey Regulations 1959 Amendment No. 1

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1959 – Survey Regulations 1959

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1947 – Survey Regulations 1947

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1940 – Survey Regulations 1940

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1932 – Napier Alignment Regulations 1932

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1925 – Amendment to the 1923 Regulations

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1923 – Regulations for Conducting the Survey of Land in New Zealand

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1913 – Amendment to Survey Regulations of 1907

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1909 – Amendment to Survey Regulations of 1907

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1907 – Amendment to Survey Regulations of 1907

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1907 – Survey Regulations (Land Transfer Act 1885, Land Act 1892 & Native Land Court Act 1894)

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1897 – Regulations and Instructions of the Department of Lands and Survey

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1897 – Regulations and Instructions of the Department of Lands and Survey – Appendix A

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1897 – Regulations and Instructions of the Department of Lands and Survey – Appendix A

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1897 – Survey Regulations (Land Transfer Act 1885)

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1897 – Survey Regulations (Land Act 1892)

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1886 – Survey Regulations (Land Act 1885 & Land Transfer Act 1885)

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1879 – Additional Regulations for the Survey of Native Lands

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1879 – Regulations and Instructions of the Survey Department of New Zealand

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1879 – Regulations for Licensed Surveyors under the Land Transfer Acts

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1877 – Regulations for the Survey of Native Lands

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1876 – Instructions for Settlement Surveyors on Demesne Lands of the Crown

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Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board

The Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand is constituted under section 10 of the Cadastral Survey Act 2002. The functions of the Board are set out in section 11 of the Act, the primary function being the licensing of cadastral surveyors competent to conduct cadastral (land title) surveys. The Board consequently sets standards relating to the competencies and practical experience required for the licensing of surveyors. The Board also exercises certain disciplinary powers as set out in Part 4 and Schedule 2 of the Act.

CSLB Standards for Licensing Cadastral Surveyors