Using web services
This page explains how to use a range of services through both web based and desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) applications.
On this page:
Web services are live data streams and require a fast, reliable internet connection.
NZP&M publishes data as a web service using:
- OGC Web Map Service (WMS)
- OGC Web Feature Service (WFS)
- ESRI Feature Services.
OGC WMS and OGC WFS are open-source standards of web service that can be used in a range of GIS applications. ESRI feature services are specific to the ESRI ArcGIS suite of applications.
The method for adding services depends on the application and type of service you are trying to use.
How to use OGC services and ESRI feature layers
To use OGC services and ESRI feature layers you must:
- copy the service URL from the services list below, and
- paste it into your GIS application.
Guidance for commonly used GIS options is available in the section further down this page.
Important:
Service URLs will not open in a web browser. Instead, you must use them in a GIS application.
All URLs are provided in full for you to copy and paste directly into your GIS application.
Services
Minerals permits
- ESRI Map Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/Permits_Minerals_Layers/MapServer
- ESRI Feature Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/Permits_Minerals_Layers/FeatureServer
- OGC WMS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/Permits_Minerals_Layers/MapServer/WMSServer
- OGC WFS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/Permits_Minerals_Layers/MapServer/WFSServer
Petroleum permits
- ESRI Map Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/Permits_Petroleum_Layers/MapServer
- ESRI Feature Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/Permits_Petroleum_Layers/FeatureServer
- OGC WMS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/Permits_Petroleum_Layers/MapServer/WMSServer
- OGC WFS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/Permits_Petroleum_Layers/MapServer/WFSServer
Geodata map services
- ESRI Map Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/GeodataCatalogue_Layers/MapServer
- ESRI Feature Service:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/rest/services/Public/GeodataCatalogue_Layers/FeatureServer
- OGC WMS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/GeodataCatalogue_Layers/MapServer/WMSServer
- OGC WFS:
https://gis.nzpam.govt.nz/server/services/Public/GeodataCatalogue_Layers/MapServer/WFSServer
Guidance for commonly used GIS applications
ArcGIS Pro
Adding services to ArcGIS Pro:
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) services | ArcGIS Pro — ESRI.com
Portal for ArcGIS
Accessing services in Portal for ArcGIS:
OGC portal | ArcGIS enterprise — ESRI.com
ArcGIS Online
Accessing services in ArcGIS Online (AGOL):
OGC online help | AGOL — ESRI.com
MapInfo
Accessing services in MapInfo (see section 5):
MapInfo Pro user guide [PDF 20,600 KB] — Precisely.com
Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS)
Accessing services in QGIS (see section 23):
Section 23: Working with OGC — QGIS