Upcoming events

Conference
The 6th Auckland Branch Christmas Mini-Symposium
Dec 08, 2023
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Christchurch New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Evening Meeting
Waikato ANZ Geomechanics 2023 Presentations
Dec 11, 2023
5:30am – 7:00pm
Evening Meeting
Bay of Plenty Branch Christmas Networking Event
Dec 12, 2023
5:30pm – 7:30pm

News

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Notice of AGM – 2023

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YGP Geotechnical Engineering Basic Posters Release

We are delighted to announce that all the posters have been finalised and are now available to the public. We…

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Call for Nominations for NZGS Management Committee 2023

The affairs of the NZ Geotechnical Society are managed by the Management Committee on behalf of the members. We aim…

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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…

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Earthquake Design for Uncertainty

Managing uncertainty in earthquake engineering has always been a key challenge for New Zealand engineers and the theme of the…

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Consultation on the Review of the Building Consent System – NZGS Submission

MBIE are currently consulting on options to improve the building consent system. This is an important review that aims to…

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Geotechnical  Engineering Practice Modules – Module 3

Presented by Misko Cubrinovski 27th June 2023

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.

The New Zealand Geotechnical Society is affiliated with: