Geothermal and GroundWater database (GGW)

The GGW database is operated and maintained by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited (GNS Science). It contains geochemical (chemistry and sampling), hydrological, geological and/or geophysical information for Sites (Features) in New Zealand. Included in the database are the datasets for the National Groundwater Monitoring Programme (NGMP) and Wairaikei Analytical, Recording, Thermo Dynamic System (WARTS) projects maintained and operated by GNS Science. The database design was adapted for New Zealand from Australian Standards. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21420/9QTA-4884 Cite as: Geothermal and GroundWater Database. 2005–. Lower Hutt (NZ):GNS Science. https://doi.org/10.21420/9QTA-4884 The collection is housed at the GNS Science Avalon campus. Catalogue information is digital and available online. Information pertaining to the type material is accessible to the public from the GNS Science web site. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21420/0X8Y-H306 Cite as: GNS Science. (2008). National Paleontological Collection (NPC) [Data set]. GNS Science. https://doi.org/10.21420/0X8Y-H306
Hosted By: GNS Science
Category: Geology
Keywords: Groundwater chemistry, Database, Fluid chemistry, Air quality data, Geothermal features, New Zealand, Raoul Island
Data Quality
Parameter Score Description
Accessible (AC) Good Data are accessible from a public facing server
Common Format (CF) Good Data are available in a commonly used format (syntax)
Data Lineage Statement (DL) Good Data are well described in terms of their origins, modifications and processing history
Data Quality Statement (DQ) Good Data are well described in terms of their content quality, completeness and consistency
Governance (GO) Good The contributing organisation (CRI) has ownership or recognised stewardship of the data
Identifiers (ID) Good Both metadata and the data are described with a unique identifier
Terms of use (TU) Good A data licence is easily accessible and understandable
Last Updated (LU) Medium The last updated statement is ambiguous