New Zealand’s summers are becoming increasingly dry, and with this change comes a heightened risk of wildfires. Using open-source data offers councils and emergency teams an accessible way to monitor and mitigate wildfire risks effectively. Why Open-Source GIS Data Matters in Monitoring Wildfires Wildfires thrive on the perfect combination of weather conditions, dry vegetation, and topography. Open-source data provides a wealth of information to track these variables in real-

Advanced Geospatial Technology is protecting Coastal Ecosystems, Economies, and Cultural Heritage. Coastal Property in New Zeland is under pressure from constant storm erosion. A recent report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ shows the importance of natural infrastructure in protecting New Zealand's communities, economy, and cultural heritage from coastal erosion. Satellites are already solving this issue of monitoring and evaluation from space. The Role of