This issue is yet another Special Edition with a very good reason. The International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment was founded in 1964 and it is therefore celebrating 60 years this year. The New Zealand Geotechnical Society has close links with the IAEG…
Ioannis Antonopoulos Vice Chair Over the past 12 months, the NZGS has made significant strides in several areas. The annual paper and poster awards saw a notable increase in participation, fostering innovation and excellence in geotechnical research. These awards provided a valuable platform for professionals…
Theme: 60 years of the IAEG We had great entries ranging from a stunning geological section during a basement excavation in Auckland, hard to reach areas solar powered signal towers, picturesque morning sunrise during investigations in Fiji, CPT investigations against a tropical holiday landscape to…
December 2024 General Update KiwiRail is engaged in a multi-year transformation to reshape its business and to focus on delivering the reliable services that customers want, at competitive rates. As we configure our services to meet the changing demands of the markets we serve, our…
Long-term rockfall observations post-Kaikōura earthquake Abstract Helicopter sluicing is an uncommon, and relatively novel active landslide mitigation approach. Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, the resulting helicopter sluicing campaign was the largest use of this technique to date in New Zealand, and possibly globally. The aim…
Introduction & Summary NZGS is currently preparing a Slope Stability Guidance Series. At the time of writing (September 2024), Unit 3 – titled Slope Stability Analysis – has a completed draft and has been sent to the peer reviewers. One of the new things to…
Thoughts on Auckland North Shore East Coast Bays Formation rock slope stability and engineering design from field investigation and laboratory test results Abstract As New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland faces various natural hazards, including landslides. The East Coast Bays Formation (ECBF) slopes along Auckland’s North…
Introduction Large earthquakes pose significant risk to life and livelihood in seismically active locations across the globe. Whilst it is widely accepted that earthquake events are responsible for significant economic loss and fatalities, the cascade of secondary hazards instigated by seismic events can be equally,…
1939 – 2024 John Read graduated from Canterbury University with an MSc in Geology in 1964. His lasting professional legacy from 60 years of engineering geology practice for civil and mining primarily includes the Large Open Pits (LOP) Project, a programme…
Prepared by Graham Scholey, Rolando Orense, Meenakshi Patel The ISSMGE (https://www.issmge.org/) is the pre-eminent professional body representing the interests and activities of Engineers, Academics, and Contractors all over the world who actively participate in geotechnical engineering. The ISSMGE is a global organisation that provides a…