Using Kāpehu
Kāpehu is a browser-based Māori GIS mapping tool for creating your own features and exploring public reference layers. The app runs in your browser. Saved features stay on your device unless you export them.
3D map
Kāpehu works in 3D. You can explore terrain, inspect layers, and create places, paths, and areas directly on the map. The animate button rotates the view until you press Stop or interact with the map.
Elevation
The DEM or DSM button switches the terrain source. DEM shows bare ground. DSM includes trees, buildings, and surface objects.
Layer buttons
The layer buttons turn public reference layers on or off. These include Māori land blocks, marae, pā sites, parcels, rivers, and labels. Active buttons show that the layer is turned on.
Creating features
- Choose Place, Path, or Area.
- Choose a kaupapa.
- Press Start drawing.
- Tap once for a place.
- Tap several times for a path, then press Finish shape.
- Tap several times for an area, then press Finish shape.
- Add a name and notes.
- Press Save feature.
Search
Use search to find addresses, saved features, Māori land blocks, marae, and place names. Selecting a result moves the map to that location.
Library and export
Saved features appear in the Library panel. Use Zoom to move to a feature, Edit on map to change it, and export to GeoJSON, CSV, or KML when needed.
Data sovereignty
Your own created data stays in local browser storage unless you choose to export it.