docs: Why GeoJSONs are not compressed TDE-1263

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+# GeoJSON compression
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+## Summary
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+Toitū Te Whenua has decided to store all metadata _uncompressed,_ including GeoJSON.
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+## Arguments
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+Pro compression:
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+- Saves money on storage
+- Saves time and money on transfer of data
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+Contra compression:
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+- Some tools do not seamlessly decompress files