Christoph Kraus – Young Geoprofessionals Representative 2024 feels like it has flown by, with lots of YGP events and activities. I’ve provided an update on some of the highlights below. As always, if you are keen to be involved or have ideas for future events…
Auckland The Auckland Branch continues to have an engaging year with three in-person evening events for the second half of 2024. On August 15th, NZGS held its third panel discussion in Auckland to discuss the education of the next generation of geotechnical and engineering geology…
29 September 1963 – 21 October 2024 It is with sadness that the Bay of Plenty branch of NZGS advise of the passing of Steve Raynor after a short battle with cancer. Steve was a past chair of the local Engineering NZ committee and worked…
14 January 1958 – 20 October 2024 The Bay of Plenty branch wishes to advise members of the passing of a valued colleague from our region. Michael O’Brien began his New Zealand career in Wellington at Beca in 2000. Michael moved to Connell Wagner in…
Written by Royden Thomson Bill was born in California in June 1931 and slipped away in Ashland, Oregon, on the 3 March 2024 after a lifelong career “bashing rocks” in a wide range of applied and research situations. He was awarded the first engineering geology…
23 December 1983 – 3 April 2024 ME (Hydropower Development), BE(Hons) (Civil), CPEng, CMEngNZ, IntPE(NZ) Member NZ Geotechnical Society, Member NZ Hydropower Group, Member of NZ Society on Large Dams (Management Committee Member) Scott had an extraordinary career fuelled by his passion for challenging engineering…
