Case Studies

Client Success Stories

Explore how we've helped organizations transform their technology, modernize operations, and achieve measurable business results through strategic IT consulting.

Featured Case Studies

Real-world results from organizations we've partnered with to drive transformation and innovation

Drone Mapping a Wairarapa Hill Country Station
Drone Mapping

Drone Mapping a Wairarapa Hill Country Station

Maplands completed a full drone survey of a 3,200-hectare Wairarapa station, producing high-resolution orthomosaics and terrain models to support farm planning.

3,200 ha area surveyed
5 cm ground resolution
3 Weeks survey to delivery
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LUC & Soil Mapping for a Hawke's Bay Property
LUC & Soil Mapping

LUC & Soil Mapping for a Hawke's Bay Property

Maplands delivered a detailed land use capability and soil survey to support property sale due diligence on a 620-hectare Hawke's Bay mixed farming block.

620 ha property surveyed
6 luc classes mapped
8 Weeks survey to report
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NZFAP+ Compliance for a Waikato Dairy Farm
Farm Plans

NZFAP+ Compliance for a Waikato Dairy Farm

Maplands helped a 450-hectare Waikato dairy farm achieve NZFAP+ certification through farm planning, waterway mapping, and on-farm support — all within a tight processor deadline.

NZFAP+ certification achieved
12 km waterways mapped
6 Months plan to certification
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By The Numbers

Trusted by New Zealand Farmers

90+

Plans Completed

16

Years Experience

70k+

Hectares Mapped

120+

Happy Clients

HOW WE WORK

Real Farms, Real Outcomes

Our work is grounded in practical, on-farm knowledge — delivering farm plans, mapping, and compliance solutions that make a genuine difference for New Zealand farmers.

Farmer-First Approach

We start by understanding your farm, your goals, and your constraints — then build a plan that works for your operation, not just on paper.

Accurate, Useful Mapping

Every map and survey we produce is field-verified and GIS-ready — giving you data you can actually use for planning, compliance, and decision making.

Compliance You Can Count On

From NZFAP+ to freshwater farm plans, we know the frameworks inside out and deliver plans that hold up to audit and regional council scrutiny.

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

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

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

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

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

Craig & Jenny Robertson

Arable Farmers, Canterbury

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