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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…
NZGS Earthworks & Ground Investigation Specifications
Two committees have been working hard for the past six months on updates to the NZ Ground Investigation Specification, and…
Notice of AGM – 2022
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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.
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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.
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