BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//New Zealand Geotechnical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nzgs.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Zealand Geotechnical Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Pacific/Auckland
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20250405T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20250927T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20260404T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20260926T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1300
TZOFFSETTO:+1200
TZNAME:NZST
DTSTART:20270403T140000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1200
TZOFFSETTO:+1300
TZNAME:NZDT
DTSTART:20270925T140000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091627
CREATED:20251217T225803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T225918Z
UID:10001049-1768312800-1768600800@www.nzgs.org
SUMMARY:5th International Conference on ACE (Architectural\, Civil\, and Environmental) Forensic Engineering
DESCRIPTION:It is our great pleasure to announce the 5th International Conference on ACE (Architectural\, Civil\, and Environmental) Forensic Engineering\, which focuses on the application of engineering knowledge to the investigation of failures\, collapses\, and other performance-related issues in construction facilities and the built environment. \nWe are pleased to invite you to join this online webinar\, co-sponsored by the Korean Geotechnical Society (KGS) and hosted by Korea University\, to be held from January 13th to 16th\, 2026. \nThe conference will feature two thematic geotechnical sessions -“Innovation in Geotechnical Engineering” and “Challenges in Geotechnical Engineering” – which will take place daily from 10:20 am to 5:45 pm (Korea Standard Time) via Zoom = 2:20 pm – 9:45 pm (NZDT) \nOnline registration is now open. For complimentary registration and further details\, please visit the conference website:\nhttps://bit.ly/ACEforensic2026 \nThe two geotechnical sessions will bring together 18 distinguished speakers\, including leaders of national geotechnical societies and internationally renowned scholars. \nThese esteemed speakers will present state-of-the-art developments and emerging challenges in geotechnical engineering. \nWe would be grateful if you could kindly circulate this invitation within your national societies. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the 5th International Conference on ACE Forensic Engineering.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/10665/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091627
CREATED:20251211T020635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T020635Z
UID:10001047-1768323600-1768325400@www.nzgs.org
SUMMARY:Special General Meeting to confirm the NZGS Management Committee for 2026/27.
DESCRIPTION:More information and registration link HERE \nThe affairs of the NZ Geotechnical Society are managed by the Management Committee on behalf of the Members. We aim for representation on the Committee that is as broad as possible both geographically and between engineers and geoscientists to ensure that all views are well represented. \nThe terms of six elected members of the 2023/25 Management Committee came to an end. An election for the 2026/27 Management Committee was held via online ballot as we received nine nominations. \nNormally\, the incoming committee would have been confirmed as part of the AGM. However\, due to financial reporting requirements\, the AGM was moved to March 2026. Therefore\, a Special Management Meeting has been called to confirm the 2026/27 Management Committee\, allowing them to begin their duties.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/special-general-meeting-to-confirm-the-nzgs-management-committee-for-2026-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260116T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091627
CREATED:20251127T041352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T043549Z
UID:10001045-1768554000-1768559400@www.nzgs.org
SUMMARY:Christchurch Site Visit:  Active Modes Bridge for NZTA.
DESCRIPTION:Register:   secretary@nzgs.org  –   NEW  DATE FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2026 \nYour own PPE must be worn at all times \nFulton Hogan and March Construction are working together to deliver the SH76 Brougham St Active Modes Bridge for NZTA. \n  \nThe project involves the construction of 8 No. 1500 mm dia 28 m long reinforced concrete piles to support the bridge. The original design required full length casings and a driven concrete plug to support the ground during pile construction and enhance the settlement performance/stiffness of the piles. \n  \nThe construction team have proposed and had approved an alternative pile design which uses bentonite drilling fluid to support the pile excavation and base grouting to achieve the stiffness/settlement requirements. This construction methodology not only provides cost savings to NZTA but will significantly reduce vibrations and disturbance in what is a highly populated urban location. \n  \nNZGS and the NZ Federation of Piling Specialists would like to invite people to come and have a look at this piling methodology in action and ask any questions of the design and construction team. \n  \n  \nNOTE:  Personal PPE gear to be worn at all times. 
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/christchurch-site-visit-active-modes-bridge-for-nzta/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260123T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091627
CREATED:20260120T193920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T193920Z
UID:10001065-1769202000-1769205600@www.nzgs.org
SUMMARY:Cracking the “Black Box” of Grouting: Understanding fundamentals for an efficient grouting using GIN
DESCRIPTION:ISSMGE TC-211 Ground Improvement Technical Committee invites you to the forthcoming ISSMGE TC-211 free webinar\, which will feature a presentation by Ms Maren Katterbach. \nHer presentation\, entitled Cracking the “Black Box” of Grouting: Understanding fundamentals for an efficient grouting using GIN\, promises to deliver valuable insights into recent advances in the field of grouting. \nThe webinar will take place via Zoom (https://utsmeet.zoom.us/j/89658918418) at 9:00 PM Friday\, 23 January 2026. Event run from Australia. \nFollowing the presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to engage with the speaker during a Q&A session following the presentation. \nAbout the Topic \nGrouting is often surrounded by significant uncertainty. Typically\, its success depends less on design documents but far more on on-site conditions\, real-time observations\, and – crucially – the experience of the personnel involved. As a result\, grouting design can feel like a “black box\,” leading to open questions and the problematic reuse of design parameters from one project to another without fully understanding the underlying principles. \nHow can we inject rock masses both safely and efficiently? What should a robust grouting design be based on\, and how can the long-established GIN approach provide clarity? \nThis presentation explores these questions and aims to bring more clarity to the grouting process. Using the GIN concept as a guiding framework\, it will be shown how to achieve safe\, efficient\, and reliable grouting results – while keeping project costs under control. \nAbout the Speaker \nMaren Katterbach\, M.Sc.\, M.Eng. is a consulting engineer at Lombardi Engineering Ltd. in Switzerland\, with broad experience in underground construction\, foundation stability\, dam engineering\, and safety assessments. She has contributed as both consultant and designer to major dam foundation grouting projects across Europe\, Africa\, Latin America\, and Asia. \nMaren’s work focuses on integrating geological understanding with engineering requirements\, with a particular interest in advancing grouting technology through the GIN approach pioneered by Lombardi and Deere. Her commitment to improving industry practices extends beyond project work: she is actively involved in grouting-related technical committees within the ASCE and the DFI\, contributing to the development of guidelines and knowledge exchange within the specialty grouting community. \nIn addition to her role at Lombardi\, Maren also works with MeduSoil\, where she supports the development and implementation of patented bio-cementation technologies aimed at delivering effective and environmentally sustainable and robust injection solutions.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/cracking-the-black-box-of-grouting-understanding-fundamentals-for-an-efficient-grouting-using-gin/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR