Apple Maps Now Shows Indigenous Lands in Australia and New Zealand

Apple Maps now displays Indigenous lands in Australia and New Zealand on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The updates were informed by Indigenous peoples, cartographers, and language holders from both countries. Apple referenced language data from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies for Australia. In New Zealand, Apple collaborated with Māori tribes and Indigenous cartographers. Detailed place cards and map icons were developed for Indigenous lands in New Zealand. These place cards feature local area information that communities can update. The updates are available immediately without any required software updates. Apple's press release provides more details on the mapping updates and community initiatives. The aim is to provide more accurate and culturally sensitive mapping information. This update enhances the app by reflecting the Indigenous landscapes of Australia and New Zealand.