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SUMMARY:Seismic CPT Training for Engineers - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:CETANZ and GDS\, in association with Eijkelkamp\, are pleased to announce a rare opportunity for New Zealand practitioners: two specialised CPT training workshops delivered by internationally recognised experts will be held in April. \nThese workshops are ideal for geotechnical engineers\, seismic specialists\, and CPT operators seeking internationally aligned\, hands‑on professional development. \nSeismic CPT Training for Engineers  \nAuckland City: 9–10 April \nThis workshop focuses on Seismic Cone Penetration Testing principles\, interpretation\, and practical application\, with instruction delivered by experienced global manufacturers.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/seismic-cpt-training-for-engineers-auckland/
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SUMMARY:Advancing GIS skills for Geotechnical Investigations
DESCRIPTION:This new\, more advanced course aims to cover a range of GIS tasks encountered during typical geotechnical investigations. This will be suited for geotechnical practitioners who have previously done the introductory course or already have reasonable experience in GIS software\, including QGIS. \nThis intermediate level course will cover a range of tasks that may be encountered during the life cycle of a ‘typical’ geotechnical investigation\, including: \n\nDesktop compilation\n\nImporting “foreign” spatial formats (Google Earth and CAD)\nGeoreferencing scanned plans and maps\nAccessing and visualising open data via webservices\nData limitations relevant to your investigation\n\n\nUtilising job registers in GIS\n\nData structure considerations\nGeocoding addresses from existing registers\nProject variables in legends (see below)\n\n\nElevation data\n\nWorking with point clouds\nMerging downloaded raster tiles\nVisualising DEMs for mapping and analysis\n\n\nDesktop Mapping and analysis\n\nData models\, styling and authority tables\nDigitising geomorphic features\nSymbolising geological survey vector data\nVisualising ground displacements from survey data\nCross-sections\n\n\nAnalytical Tasks – Geoprocessing\n\nIntroduction to advanced geomorphic algorithms\nPredicting surfaces through interpolation\nRaster calculations\n\nVolume analysis\nSlope susceptibility\n\n\n\n\nMap production\n\nLegend management\nPopulating plans with project information variables\n\n\n\nDigital datasets\, AS1726 compatible symbol sets and course notes will be provided for download.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/advancing-gis-skills-for-geotechnical-investigations/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.nzgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gis2-intermediate.webp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260404T190144
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SUMMARY:Seismic CPT Training for Engineers - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:CETANZ and GDS\, in association with Eijkelkamp\, are pleased to announce a rare opportunity for New Zealand practitioners: two specialised CPT training workshops delivered by internationally recognised experts will be held in April. \nThese workshops are ideal for geotechnical engineers\, seismic specialists\, and CPT operators seeking internationally aligned\, hands‑on professional development. \nSeismic CPT Training for Engineers \nTauranga: 13–14 April \nThis workshop focuses on Seismic Cone Penetration Testing principles\, interpretation\, and practical application\, with instruction delivered by experienced global manufacturers.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/seismic-cpt-training-for-engineers-tauranga/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T160000
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SUMMARY:Rapid Building Assessment (RBA) Training Session
DESCRIPTION:This training is part of the 2026 NZSEE Conference. However\, you can also attend the training even if you do not plan to attend the conference. \nParticipants can expect comprehensive\, full-day training covering the essential skills and knowledge required for rapid building assessments. Becoming an RBA is a great way to give back to your communities as well as connect with peers in the field.\nTo register\, contact nzsee2026@confer.co.nz
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/rapid-building-assessment-rba-training-session/
LOCATION:Tākina\, Wellington Convention Centre\, 50 Cable Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="NZSEE":MAILTO:garethm@holmesgroup.com
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SUMMARY:Sedimentation and environmental history of the  Wellington Region over the last half million years
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Matthew Ryan \nRegister HERE \nThe 7.8 Mw Kaikōura earthquake in 2006 lead to the demolition of 20 buildings in Wellington\, with insurance claims totaling over 2 billion NZD.  The engineering of seismically resilient buildings constructed thereafter require extensive ground investigations to build a more complete picture of the subsurface conditions. The retrieval of deep sediment cores used for geotechnical assessments from Wellington also offer incredibly valuable insights into prehistoric landscapes and major past environmental shifts…….Read more attached.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/sedimentation-and-environmental-history-of-the-wellington-region-over-the-last-half-million-years/
LOCATION:Tonkin + Taylor\, Level 3\, 161 Victoria Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, 161 Victoria Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:CPT Operator Training Workshop - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:CETANZ and GDS\, in association with Eijkelkamp\, are pleased to announce a rare opportunity for New Zealand practitioners: two specialised CPT training workshops delivered by internationally recognised experts will be held in April. \nCPT Operator Training Workshop \nTauranga: 16–17 April  \nA practical operator‑focused training course designed to build capability in safe\, accurate\, and efficient CPT equipment use and field procedures.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/cpt-operator-training-workshop-tauranga/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T173000
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SUMMARY:Soakage Design in Taranaki Soils
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Matthew Sullivan-Brown \nRegistration HERE \n  \nPresented by Matthew Sullivan-Brown \n  \nStormwater soakage design can sometimes be an afterthought for geotechnical practitioners. Join the NZGS Taranaki Branch for a collaborative discussion about stormwater design considerations in Taranaki soils. \nMatt will facilitate discussion based on some key findings from his recent NZGS Symposium 2025 Paper “Stormwater soakage rates in Taranaki Brown Ash”. There will also be group discussion on stormwater disposal suitability and best practices testing and design procedures. \nWe invite you to come socialise\, eat\, drink\, and to engage in discussion with us.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/soakage-design-in-taranaki-soils/
LOCATION:BCD Group\, 5 Young Street\, New Plymouth\, 5 Young Street\, New Plymouth\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
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SUMMARY:Landslides 2026
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Geotechnical Society is delighted to welcome you to the First International Joint Workshop of JTC1 and JTC3 on Landslide Risk Assessment\, Communication and Geo-education. We will share the latest research and develop best practice guidelines in the stunning New Zealand city of Queenstown.  \nLandslides are one of New Zealand’s most significant natural hazards. Since 1760 there have been at least 1\,500 deaths from landslides in New Zealand. More fatalities have occurred from landslides than from earthquakes (501)\, volcanic activity (179) and tsunami (1) combined over the last 160 years. Queenstown is particularly vulnerable\, making it an ideal venue for a conference about landslides. More than 50% of the land around the town is mapped as known landslides\, with the underlying quartzofeldspathic schist very susceptible to deep seated failures. \nWebsite:  http://landsliderisk.nz/ \nRegister here: Registration – Landslide Risk & Geo-Education (LaRGE 2026) – for NZGS members discount code provided in NZGS newsletter (email) dated 31 November 2025.
URL:https://www.nzgs.org/event/landslides-2026/
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