Uncategorized – New Zealand Geotechnical Society

11-05-20

Engineering NZ propose significant changes to CPEng – feedback requested

- Ross Roberts

Engineering New Zealand have just released their consultation document making the case for significant changes to CPEng, with particular implications for geotechnical practitioners. NZGS has given feedback on this draft, and Engineering NZ is now loo...

05-19-20

Feedback on Producer Statement forms

- Ross Roberts

Engineering NZ and ACE New Zealand have asked for feedback from the geotechnical community on their plans to improve the producers statement forms. They have already collected feedback from individual ENZ members with an online survey, and are now lo...

03-05-20

Congratulations to new Engineering NZ Fellows

- Ross Roberts

We’re delighted to report that two NZGS members have been made Fellows of Engineering New Zealand. Fellowship is awarded to outstanding engineers who have been recognised as leaders by their peers, making a significant contribution to engineeri...

02-07-20

NZGS members stand for 2020 Engineering New Zealand board elections

- Ross Roberts

The ballot has just opened for election to the Engineering New Zealand board. We are delighted to announce that two high-profile NZGS members are standing. Having our members represented on the board is a great way to ensure that our voices are heard...

11-13-19

Future of the New Zealand Geotechnical Database (NZGD)

- Ross Roberts

We’re delighted to report that the New Zealand Geotechnical Database will be fully funded by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) until 2022, so its short-term future is secure. Special thanks go to John Scott and Jo Horrocks of EQC for driving this...

03-02-19

Message from the AGS National Chair

- Ross Roberts

KEY DATES Registration is now open Conference Dates: 3 full days! Monday 1st – 3rd April 2019 Technical Tour: Sunday 31 March 2019 Welcome Reception: Monday 1 April 2019 Conference Gala Dinner: Tuesday 2 April 2019 QUICK LINKS Registration Keyn...

11-29-18

NZGS 2018 Student Poster Awards

- Ross Roberts

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE The New Zealand Geotechnical Society wishes to recognise and encourage student participation in the fields of rock mechanics, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology. The 2018 Student Presentation Aw...

10-19-18

New job – Associate Professor of Geotechnical Engineering

- Ross Roberts

Auckland University have opened up recruitment for a fantastic new role in their School of Engineering. Find out more on our jobs page.

07-26-18

Engineering NZ rules review podcast

- Ross Roberts

Helen Davidson, General Manager Legal and Policy recently held a webinar on the Rules Review. She talked in detail about each section of the Rules and what might be changed. Have a look and feel free to share it with your networks: https:/...

05-15-18

NZGS-7ICEGE Scholarships – applications open

- Ross Roberts

Further to the successful 2015 6ICEGE which was held in Christchurch, New Zealand, it is with great pleasure that the undersigned invite applications for the NZGS-7ICEGE Scholarships, of which up to four awards each to the value of $5,000 will be...