Why Good Soil Info Matters for Kiwi Farmers
For farmers in New Zealand, making smart decisions about soil use can mean the difference between thriving and struggling. Reliable, detailed soil information could be a game-changer.
Farm Plans & Mapping Solutions
Farm Plans
Drone Mapping
Aerial Photography
Nutrient Management
LUC & Soil Mapping
Freshwater Farm Plans
Who We Are
Rural-Minded Professionals Implementing Practical Solutions.
Rural-minded professionals delivering high-quality farm-scale maps, certified farm plans, and drone mapping across New Zealand. We handle the technical — so you can focus on farming.
Maplands produces high-quality, farm-scale maps to assist with Farm Assurance Programmes and regulatory compliance. We are farmers first and foremost — so we understand what works on the ground.
Our highly adaptable team increases your productivity and profit by handling all the technical aspects, allowing you to excel at farming. From NZFAP+ certification to drone mapping and nutrient management, we deliver plans that work for you and your farm.
NZFAP+ Gold, Silver & Blue certified
Certified Nutrient Management Advisor
High-quality drone aerial imagery
What We Do
Our Services
Practical, high-quality mapping and farm planning solutions for New Zealand farmers
Stunning drone photography and videography of your farm, property, or project. High quality imagery for marketing, documentation, or display.
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High-quality, cost-effective drone aerial imagery and terrain modelling for farm planning, mapping, analysis, or a stunning map on your wall.
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NZFAP+ Gold, Silver & Blue certified farm plans. We do it all — built reports complete with maps and a tailored environmental plan.
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Comprehensive, fully certified freshwater farm plans for Horizons, Waikato, and Greater Wellington regional councils.
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Farm-scale Land Use Capability (LUC), Land Resource Inventory (LRI) and Soil Mapping fit for any farm or orchard plan.
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Certified nutrient management plans with practical recommendations. Save money on fertiliser while protecting the environment.
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Trusted by New Zealand Farmers
90+
Plans Completed
16
Years Experience
70k+
Hectares Mapped
120+
Happy Clients
Our Difference
Why Choose Maplands?
Farmers First
We're farmers ourselves — we develop plans that work for you and your farm, not just for regulators.
Fully Certified
NZFAP+ certified, certified freshwater farm plan provider, and Certified Nutrient Management Advisor.
High-Quality Maps
Our maps are built to be genuinely useful beyond their regulatory purpose — accurate, clear, and farm-scale.
Fast Turnaround
We work efficiently to deliver your plans and maps quickly, without compromising on quality.
Need a Farm Plan or Mapping Solution?
Talk to us about your farm. We handle the technical so you can focus on farming. Fast turnaround, high-quality maps, and practical plans built for New Zealand conditions.
Client Stories
Straight From the Farm Gate
"Maplands is leading the way with their innovative ideas, knowledge of the sector, and the skill set that they bring to the industry. These guys are truly phenomenal and a real pleasure to do business with."
Glen & Bernice Wilson — Waitaiki Farms
Sheep & Beef Farmers
"Getting our freshwater farm plan sorted felt like a headache waiting to happen — Maplands made the whole process straightforward. Knew exactly what they were doing and kept us in the loop the whole way through."
Dave & Sarah Mitchell
Dairy Farmers, Waikato
"The maps they produced are genuinely useful — not just a box-tick. We use them on the farm every day. Worth every cent and the turnaround was faster than I expected."
Tom Harding
Sheep Farmer, Hawke's Bay
"Had Maplands out for drone mapping across two blocks. The imagery was outstanding — I could finally see the drainage issues we'd been guessing about for years. Professional, efficient, and good to deal with."
Fiona Campbell
Beef Farmer, Southland
"Maplands handled our NZFAP+ certification without any fuss. They understand what farmers actually need, not just what the paperwork requires. Would recommend to anyone in the industry."
Craig & Jenny Robertson
Arable Farmers, Canterbury
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From The Blog
Blog & Insights
Practical insights on farm planning, mapping, freshwater regulations, and sustainable land use in New Zealand.
The Importance of Farm-Scale Mapping
Investing in detailed farm mapping might seem like an unnecessary expense, but it can significantly enhance both your productivity and sustainability.
Young farming leader has 'seen the other side'
Having worked for the council and seen how it operates, Ben Fraser is now well positioned to advocate for farmers on local government matters.
Horizon delays gives 'breathing space'
Ian Strahan says if we kneecap our regions economically with impractical regulations, the environment will also suffer.
