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Expressions of Interest:  NZ Geomechanics News Co-Editor

Expressions of Interest: NZ Geomechanics News Co-Editor

If you enjoy Geomechanics News and want to be more involved in the society, this opportunity is for you! The New Zealand Geotechnical Society is justifiably proud of our bi-annual publication, NZ Geomechanics News. First published in November 1970, it has been providing a fantastic…

Geotechnical Engineering Basics Posters

Geotechnical Engineering Basics Posters

The Young Geotechnical Professional (YGP) group are in the process of developing Geotechnical Engineering – Basics posters which are created by YGPs for YGPs. The idea behind these posters is to ‘bridge the gap’ between university assessment style theory and operating in industry general practice….

Experienced Geotechnical Engineer – Christchurch City Council

At the Christchurch City Council, our work is the city that surrounds us. When you join our team, your work’s results and success are evident in every facet of city life. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city that…

NZGS Annual General Meeting 2021 – agenda and documents

NZGS Annual General Meeting 2021 – agenda and documents

Our AGM will take place online on 27 September 2021, and this year we will be considering the following items: Confirming the minutes of the 2020 AGM Receiving the Chair’s report Receiving the Treasurer’s report Confirming the appointment of the new Management Committee (details in…

NZGS 2021 Student Poster Competition

NZGS 2021 Student Poster Competition

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 2021 Student Presentation Awards will be a Poster Competition and is open to all students. Posters…

NZGS committee update – Ayoub Riman

NZGS committee update – Ayoub Riman

In August we announced the results of our NZGS election, and this new committee is due to be ratified at our AGM on 27 September (please make sure you’ve registered!). One of the successful candidates was John Scott, a long-time supporter of the NZGS management…

Sally Hargraves appointed to Standards NZ NZS3604 committee

Sally Hargraves appointed to Standards NZ NZS3604 committee

We are delighted to report that NZGS committee member Sally Hargraves has been appointed to the foundations working group of the committee that will revise NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings. Committee participation provides the opportunity to develop nationally accepted standards through a process of draft preparation,…

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Christchurch City Council

When you join the Christchurch City Council, you’ll be getting involved first-hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities, and the environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you’ll find many opportunities to develop and progress your…