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News

National Seismic Hazard Model
GNS Science has released the revised National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). The Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC), the…

Earthquake Design for Uncertainty
Managing uncertainty in earthquake engineering has always been a key challenge for New Zealand engineers and the theme of the…
The ISSMGE time capsule project
In response to the Heritage Time Capsule (HTC) Project of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the New…

NZGS Ground Anchor Guideline Document Release
Ground Anchors: Design and Construction Guideline DRAFT FOR COMMENT
IAEG awards for outstanding achievement in Geological Engineering Technology
In order to promote the development of Geological Engineering Technology, the IAEG XIV Congress will organize the selection of outstanding…

Sustainable use of waste soil – call for expressions of interest
We have been approached by the WasteMINZ Contaminated Land Sector Group with a proposal to set up a joint working…
NZGS Branches and Groups
NZGS operates around New Zealand through our Regional Branches and national Technical Groups. Regional Branches bring together members in specific areas and organise events in their region. Technical Groups bring together specialists in sub-disciplines for more in-depth technical knowledge sharing. Both are run by enthusiastic volunteers.


Become a member
The New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) is the affiliated organisation in New Zealand of the International Societies representing practitioners in Soil mechanics, Rock mechanics and Engineering geology. NZGS is also affiliated to Engineering New Zealand as one of its collaborating technical societies.
If you need geotechnical advice, make sure you contact a suitably qualified professional.