New NZGS technical guidance on rockfall available online
Rockfall: Design considerations for passive protection structures Introduction This new joint NZGS /MBIE guidance gives a strong introduction to the Read More
Inappropriate use of Geotechnical Reports
Following relatively energetic debate on the NZGS LinkedIn page earlier this year (under the title Limitations in Geotechnical Reports), the Read More
YGP Fellowship won by Pip Mills!
Congratulations go to Phillipa Mills who was recently presented with the NZGS Young Geotechnical Professionals Fellowship award. This is awarded to Read More
Module 4 now online (Earthquake Resistant Foundation Design)
Although Module 4 was offline for a short time, it’s now back up on the website (in our library section) Read More
Release of Joint MBIE/NZGS Geotechnical Guidance Module 1: Overview of the Guidelines
Joint MBIE/NZGS geotechnical engineering guidance, Module 1: “Overview of the Guidelines” of the `Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice’ series, has now Read More
16th U.S.-Japan-New Zealand Workshop on the Improvement of Structural Engineering and Resiliency
This year QuakeCoRE and NZSEE join with Applied Technology Council (ATC) and the Japan Structural Consultants Association (JSCA) to organise Read More
Release of Joint MBIE/NZGS Geotechnical Guidance Module 3: Liquefaction Assessment, and Appendices 3, 4 & 5 for Module 5A: Ground Improvement Specification
Joint MBIE/NZGS geotechnical engineering guidance, Module 3: Identification, Assessment and Mitigation of Liquefaction Hazards of the `Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Practice’ series, has Read More
Auckland Council LinkedIn group
Auckland Council have set up a LinkedIn group to provide a discussion forum for geotechnical and land development professionals working Read More
UPDATE: Release of Joint MBIE/NZGS Geotechnical Guidance Modules 2 and 4: Geotechnical Investigations and Earthquake Resistant Foundation Design Guidance.
Two new joint MBIE/NZGS geotechnical engineering guidance documents have now been published as Building Act s 175 guidance: Module 2 Read More
Student Poster Awards – posters due in on friday
For those of you who have registered your interest in producing a poster for the annual NZGS Student Poster award, Read More