Terms of use
The terms for using Mātai Whenua, and who owns its content.
Using this site
Mātai Whenua is free to use. It brings together resources from many publishers to help you make decisions about your whenua. By using the site, you agree to these terms.
Information is a guide only
The information on this site is general information. It is not professional advice for your land, business or situation. Talk to a qualified adviser before you make decisions based on it.
We work to keep the information correct and current, but we cannot promise that it is complete, correct or up to date.
Our responsibility
As far as the law allows, VHC and its partners are not responsible for any loss or damage that comes from using this site or the information on it.
Nothing in these terms takes away rights you have under New Zealand law.
Other websites
Cards link to resources that other organisations publish. Those organisations own their resources and are responsible for them. We do not control their websites.
Copyright
The design and text of this site are © 2026 VHC, except where a card or page says otherwise.
Images, resources and map data on this site are used under licence and belong to their copyright holders. Before you reuse any of this material, check its licence with the copyright holder.
You are welcome to share links to any page on this site.
Changes and contact
We can change these terms at any time. The date at the bottom of this page shows the last change. These terms are governed by New Zealand law.
Questions? Email us at info [at] vhc.nz.
Last updated 28 October 2026.