Crown land on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
The handling of "critical risks" to Land Information staff venturing into remote areas has been given the lowest possible ranking for health and safety.
A consultant's review released to RNZ says the engagement with the critical risk work seems to have "stalled".
"Meanwhile, there is a concern people on the ground do not have sufficient knowledge to manage risks eg in the field, when they encounter people hiding in the bush."
LINZ involved with managing Crown property and has a large, complex supply chain with lots of specialist contractors.
