Introduction Rockfall is a highly complex process that poses a major hazard to exposed elements such as transport corridors, infrastructure, services, and people (Chau et al., 2003; Corominas et al., 2005; Giacomini et al., 2009; Hungr et al., 1999; Zhao et al., 2017)2009; Hungr et…
In 1999, the late Dick Beetham and I wrote a short article for NZ Geomechanics News entitled “Geotechnical data at your fingertips”. In this article, we discussed how GIS data on the desktop can assist engineering and we outlined plans being formulated by our then…
Toka Tū Ake EQC launches Natural Hazards Portal 29 August 2023 The Natural Hazards Portal launched by Toka Tū Ake EQC launched a website that makes it easier for New Zealanders to find information on natural hazard risks in their communities. This includes being able…
Abstract We describe the development, curriculum content and pedagogic context of the Master of Engineering Geology (MEG) programme at the University of Auckland. This programme is in its 5th year, and is currently one of the few active postgraduate engineering geology programmes in Australasia. Since…
12 November 2023 Dear Editor I was interviewed by a journalist the other week asking about possible future implications for our industry as a number of NZ universities start downsizing their geological departments. My eldest daughter is at Otago doing geology, fortunately she got in…