Australia/New Zealand Chapter Report 2012

Australia/New Zealand OSGeo Chapter

 * Contact name: Jody Garnett

Key Accomplishments

 * Held FOSS4G-AU_2012 un-conference" for the region. The event was a great success drawing members from around the Country. The first day featured a wide range of talks and discussions. The second day was devoted to a successful code-sprint.
 * Several **Meetups** held in the Brisbane Area with representation from the QuantumGIS and uDig communities
 * Our members have been active with the Melb Open GIS meet up group - relevant presentation topics included OSGeo software (eg qGIS, uDIG, OpenLayers) and report back from FOSS4G conference.

Areas for Improvement

 * Promotion at area conferences and the like
 * Promote FOSS GIS at non-OSGEO events
 * Identify Australasian exemplars as case studies to leverage on

Opportunities to Help

 * Pass on our details to interested parties

Outlook for 2013
- eg: Maori GIS hui
 * Down Under at FOSS4G2013?
 * Events to target/market FOSS GIS tools