For scientists

100 years of soil survey in New Zealand have produced an impressive record of soil information.

Browse through our key maps, documents, and publications. Or access and download soil property data straight from S-map Online or the National Soil Data Repository (NSDR).

Key documents and publications

Explore the extensive publication record of Manaaki Whenua and its predecessor organisations.

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S-map Online

New Zealand's digital soil map

Explore fundamental soil data, create custom soil maps and download soil factsheets for your land.

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Legacy Map Viewer

A tool to spatially explore the 'legacy' soil maps produced by NZ Soil Bureau and predecessors between 1932 and 1989.

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Soil analyses

Manaaki Whenua's soil labs

We offer a wide range of analytical services for soil, plant, and water samples.

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National Soil Data Repository (NSDR)

Our platform for soil (point) observations

Soil observations in the field and associated laboratory results are stored in the National Soils Data Repository (NSDR).

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New Zealand Soil Classification (NZSC)

Visit our pages on the soil classification system in use since 1992.

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