The purpose of this layer was to help build a baseline data set for a region wide Integrated Catchment Model. As there was no complete region scale coverage landuse dataset that modelled current state, we decided to build one. The project took 3 different approaches to map the landuse. 1) Using existing data landuse type datasets like lcdbv4, landcare data, agribase (which all used different scales, time periods, coverage, methods of development) and 2) from aerial photography (2011, 2014 coastal, part 2016 where available and satellite/google earth inagery) and 3) then ran some ground truthing for validation where possible.The classes for this dataset and the selection of the classes were defined by Hamish Dean and Pim De Monchy (Kaituna WMA) and which were then used in the Rangitāiki WMA to match. These classifications were developed in conjunction with input from various Industry membersHelp us continue updating this data here: Land Use App