Bay of Plenty/Waikato/Hamilton Branch

Bay of Plenty / Waikato /Hamilton Branch Co-ordinators

bwhb_kori_lentferKori Lentfer

Kori is a consulting Engineering Geologist who works for Coffey Geotechnics. He graduated in 1998 with a BSc(Tech) degree in Geology, followed by Masters study at Waikato University and an MSc thesis in Engineering Geology from Auckland University in 2007. Kori started out as a graduate working for a specialist groundwater and construction dewatering consultancy based in the U.K., Europe and the Middle East. On return to the home-land he joined Foundation Engineering in Orewa, which was acquired by Coffey Geotechnics in 2007. In April 2008 Kori transferred to the Tauranga office for the lifestyle and diverse geotechnical challenges.

Phone: (07) 571 6081
Email: kori_lentfer@coffey.com


bopb_ken_readKen Read

Ken is a Senior Engineering Geologist with Opus International Consultants in Hamilton.  He graduated in 1982 with a BSc in Geology from Edinburgh University, followed by an MSc in Engineering Geology from Newcastle University in 1984.  He has worked primarily for Consulting Engineers but has also worked in site investigation contracting and Environmental Consultancy in the UK.  His work has taken him to Jamaica, Malaysia, Nigeria and Croatia before moving to New Zealand in 2006.  He is a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and a Chartered Geologist.

Phone: (07) 838 9344
Email: ken.read@opus.co.nz


Upcoming Branch meetings

Wednesday, 25 August, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Geotech Systems Product Display, Presentation and Social

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Previous Branch Meetings

The Pike River Project

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Tauranga Harbour Link MSE Wall Design and Construction (presentation followed by short site visit)

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The origins of sensitive pyroclastic in New Zealand

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30 Years – Soil Reinforcement to Soil Confinement

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Geotechnical Aspects of the Tauranga Harbour Crossing Project

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