Lidar was captured for Environment Canterbury Regional Council by AAM New Zealand in Nov 2016 through to Jan 2017. The original dataset were generated by AAM New Zealand and their subcontractors. The survey area includes Ashburton, Lower Rangitata, Darfield, Hakataramea, Methven, Moeraki, Omarama, Otematata, Rakaia, Rolleston, Tekapo, Waimate. Data management and distribution is by Land Information New Zealand.