NZS 4431:2022 – Engineered fill construction for lightweight structures is an update of the 1989 standard, with significant changes reflecting over thirty of years of improvements in geotechnical investigation, design and construction practice, test methods and environmental, consenting and health and safety obligations. The standard…
Comments and opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of Waka Kotahi Waka Kotahi welcomes additional SMEs Programme and Standards-Transport Services-System Resilience Team, led by Richard Topham, has welcomed new subject matter experts in the geotechnical and drainage fields. This brings the geotechnical…
We have already flown through the first half of 2022, and despite the challenges of the domestic and international environment, the geotechnical industry in New Zealand continues to do well. Investment in infrastructure remains strong and based on New Zealand’s first-ever long-term infrastructure strategy that…
In this issue we have many papers from those in the earlier stages of their careers as well as those in the later stages passing on their wise words. Our NZGS Young Geotechnical Professionals who were not able to attend the Cairns conference were invited…
A biased view of the development of engineering geology in New Zealand Background Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering for the purpose of ensuring that the geological factors, including hazards, affecting a site or scheme are recognized and taken into consideration during…
An Update Introduction MBIE and the New Zealand Geotechnical Society have produced six Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Guideline Modules covering a range of geotechnical topics. However, these do not specifically address slope stability. In 2019 the NZGS management committee agreed to start work on a seventh…
We took a look through the archives of NZ Geomechanics News and found this article from 50 years ago. As you read it, just imagine if this was happening today.
Seven of our members recognised by Engineering New Zealand Congratulations to our NZGS members below who were recently made Engineering New Zealand Fellows in recognition of their outstanding impact on engineering in Aotearoa. The Fellowship is the pinnacle of the profession and is awarded to…
20 November 1930 to 15 December 2021 David was one of Australia’s foremost engineering geologists with a career spanning more than 50 years. An extraordinary human being as well as an extraordinary geologist, David was a legend in both Australia and New Zealand. His career…
