Welcome to the NZGS Symposium 2025 Delegate Registration


Registration

You are about to begin the registration process for the NZGS Symposium 2025.

  • All information should be typed in upper and lower case (eg. Firstname Surname)
  • Please fill in all fields marked*
  • You should receive a confirmation email within 15 minutes of registering. If you do not receive an email, please send us an email at nzgs2025@confer.co.nz

Payment 

  • We are a New Zealand business and all transactions are in NZ$ and inclusive of 15% GST (GST #67-050-711)
  • Payment must be made at the end of the registration process by credit card; a receipt will be emailed with your confirmation
  • If payment is not made, the registration process will not be complete and your registration details will not be saved
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA/MasterCard  

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at nzgs2025@confer.co.nz. 

Contact Details

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Privacy

Under the Privacy Act 2020, we require your consent to share an attendee list with the Platinum and Gold sponsors of the NZGS Symposium 2025. By selecting ‘Yes, I consent to having my details (name, organisation and email) shared with sponsors,’ you agree that your specified contact information may be shared for marketing purposes. 

Event App Inclusion

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Data Processing Consent

Before submitting your registration, we are required by law to obtain your consent to process your personal data to proceed.

Why We Request Your Consent
We are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of the personal information you provide for this event. Your consent ensures that we can use your data in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020.

How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your data to manage your event registration and deliver exceptional service throughout the event, including sharing relevant information with service providers (e.g., caterers for dietary requirements).

How Long We Store Your Personal Data
Your contact information will be securely retained by the New Zealand Geotechnical Society and Conferences & Events Ltd for the purpose of notifying you about future NZGS events. You have the right to request access to your personal data or withdraw your consent at any time. 

Contact for Data Protection
For any inquiries or concerns regarding your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Drew Matheson, Business Development Manager 
drew@confer.co.nz 
Conferences & Events Ltd 
PO Box 24078, Wellington 6011
New Zealand 

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Registration

Member Rates

Member rates are only available for NZGS and AGS Members. Read more on Membership here 

Key Dates

  • Early registration rates valid until 15 August 2025
  • Standard rates apply from 16 August 2025

Registration Options and Inclusions 

Member/Non-Member Full Conference Registration:

  • Entry to all symposium sessions on 16 - 17 October
  • All morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas (as scheduled)
  • Welcome Function on Wednesday 15 October
  • Symposium Dinner on Thursday 16 October

Student Registration:

  • Entry to all symposium sessions on 16 - 17 October
  • All morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas (as scheduled)
  • Welcome Function on Wednesday 15 October

Additional for purchase: Symposium Dinner on Thursday 16 October - $138 per person.
(This additional cost is due to the subsidised registration fee)

 

PLEASE SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE BELOW AND CLICK NEXT TO PROCEED.

AMOUNT
793.50
TOTAL
AMOUNT
977.50
TOTAL
AMOUNT
230.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
908.50
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,092.50
TOTAL
AMOUNT
287.50
TOTAL

Social Functions

Welcome Function


The Welcome Function will take place on Wednesday 15 October at the Wynyard Pavilion, a beautiful venue perched on the water's edge at the Viaduct. Come along for a fantastic networking opportunity over drinks and nibbles, a great way to meet with colleagues and fellow delegates prior to the first day of symposium sessions.

While there is no cost for you to attend the Welcome Function, please register your attendance below for catering purposes. You can purchase additional tickets for any guests you wish to bring by selecting the number of additional tickets required from the box below.

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
74.75
TOTAL

Symposium Dinner


The Symposium Dinner will take place on Thursday 16 October at the symposium venue, the Aotea Centre. Come along for a great evening with your fellow delegates.

While there is no additional cost for you to attend the Symposium Dinner, please register your attendance for catering purposes. You can purchase additional tickets for any guests you wish to bring by selecting the number of additional tickets required from the box below.


If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
138.00
TOTAL

Social Functions

Welcome Function


The Welcome Function will take place on Wednesday 15 October at the Wynyard Pavilion, a beautiful venue perched on the water's edge at the Viaduct. Come along for a fantastic networking opportunity over drinks and nibbles, a great way to meet with colleagues and fellow delegates prior to the first day of symposium sessions.

While there is no cost for you to attend the Welcome Function, please register your attendance below for catering purposes. You can purchase additional tickets for any guests you wish to bring by selecting the number of additional tickets required from the box below.

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
74.75
TOTAL

Symposium Dinner


The Symposium Dinner will take place on Thursday 16 October at the symposium venue, the Aotea Centre. Come along for a great evening with your fellow delegates.

If you wish to attend the Symposium Dinner, please select the total number of tickets required, including any guest tickets from the box below.

AMOUNT
138.00
TOTAL

Pre-Symposium Workshops

Multiple Pre-Symposium Workshops will be held on Wednesday 15 October. The workshops on offer are:

  • Earthworks: Theory to Practice 
    Presenter: Dr Burt Look  
  • Slope Stability in Practice: Exploring the NZGS Guidance Units
    Presenters: Richard Justice, Eleni Gkeli, Razel Ramilo and Alan Wightman
  • Tier 2 Geotechnical Rapid Building Assessment Training
    Presenter: Rori Green (others TBC)
  • In-situ Testing Practical Workshop
    Presenters: Dr David Lacey and Robin Power

Please visit the Workshops page on the Symposium website for full details, fees and timings for each workshop, then select below if you wish to attend.
Numbers are limited.

Do you wish to attend a Workshop?

Please select an option below. If selecting Yes, workshop options will appear for you. If selecting No, please click Next to proceed. Fees shown below are the 20% discounted workshop fees.

Earthworks: Theory to Practice

AMOUNT
690.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,012.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
690.00
TOTAL

Slope Stability in Practice: Exploring the NZGS Guidance Units

AMOUNT
460.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
736.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
460.00
TOTAL

Tier 2 Geotechnical Rapid Building Assessment Training

In-situ Testing Practical Workshop

AMOUNT
460.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
736.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
460.00
TOTAL

Post-Symposium Field Trips

Two field trips will take place on Saturday 18 October from 8.30am - 4.00pm. The two field trips on offer are:

  • MAGMATIC MYSTERIES: The Secrets of Rangitoto
  • SLIP'N'SLIDE: The Chronicles of Ground Movement

Please visit the Field Trips page on the Symposium website for full details on each field trip, then select below if you wish to attend. Numbers are limited.

AMOUNT
138.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
138.00
TOTAL

Dietary and Specific Requirements

Dietary Requirements

Please indicate any dietary requirements you have from the drop down list below. If your dietary requirement is not shown in the list, please select 'Other' and type it in the text box provided. Please note, the venue is unable to cater to lifestyle diets such as Keto, Paleo etc. Any requests for these will not be included.

If you do not have any requirements, please leave blank and click Next.

Specific Requests

Please let us know below if you have any mobility requirements or any other specific requests.

Accommodation

We’ve negotiated special discounts at a few of Auckland's main accommodation providers near the symposium venue. We encourage you to stay at the selected symposium hotels as this gives you more opportunity to network with symposium delegates outside of the symposium hours. For your convenience, you can book your preferred hotel directly with the hotel.

Hotel rooms are subject to availability, so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid missing out on your preferred hotel.

How to book your accommodation?
Step 1: CLICK HERE to view accommodation options
Step 2: Bookings are made directly with the hotel as per ‘How to Book’ details provided at the top of the accommodation page on the conference website.

Please click Next to proceed with your registration.

Summary


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Terms and Conditions
By purchasing goods or services from Conferences and Events Limited for the NZGS Symposium 2025, the customer is deemed to accept these Terms and Conditions. We may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Event Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the event you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute delegate at no extra charge. A full refund less a $100 service fee will be issued for cancellations received on or before 3 September  2025. No refunds will be issued after 3 September 2025. Non-payment does not constitute cancellation.

Payments
Full payment MUST be made at the time of registration. Once registration is received a confirmation email and tax invoice/receipt will be issued. Any accounts must be paid in full 7 days from the invoice date or 10 business days before the symposium start date, whichever comes first. Early bird registrations must be paid by 3 September 2025 or the full registration fee will be charged. The organisers reserve the right, without notification, to cancel outstanding registrations any time after 7 days from the date of a tax invoice being sent. If payment is not received prior to the NZGS Symposium 2025, attendance will be granted only after full payment is made via credit/debit card.

Registration Credit Card Payments
We will neither collect nor store your credit card details. On the registration form, you will be directed to use the credit card payment facilities provided by eWay NZ. eWay NZ makes the following statement on security: "We take seriously our responsibility to protect the security and privacy of the information we receive via our Sites and Apps. We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information you provide via the Sites and Apps against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use."
You can read their full privacy policy: Click here. Payments by credit card can be made with Visa or Mastercard and may incur a transaction fee.

Accommodation Policy
Accommodation may be booked via the link provided on the symposium website. Conference & Events Ltd are not responsible for any of your accommodation booking and payments. Please ensure you read and understand the hotel’s terms and conditions as they vary from one hotel to another. It is your responsibility to contact the hotel directly for any amendments or cancellation and all payments.

Privacy Policy
By completing this registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be made available to the Symposium Committee and the venue/caterer (for the purposes of service and programme/activity related items only). Your details will be included in the delegate list unless you have indicated otherwise on the registration form.  

Insurance
It is strongly recommended and your responsibility to have insurance to cover medical, travel, and registration expenses in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Liability and warranty
The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 applies to the sale of goods or services to consumers. If the goods or services are acquired for a business, then our liability is limited to the contract price.

Disclaimer
The convenors reserve the right to change activities, topics and presenters where necessary. Neither the organisers (Conferences & Events Ltd) nor the convenors shall be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation or abandonment of the event where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The term "Force Majeure" means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers including but not limited to war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), terrorism, aircraft hijacking, military operation, riot, civil war, rebellion, civil commotion or unrest, natural disasters, Acts or Regulations of government, refusal to grant visas, explosions, transport delays, transport difficulties and the insolvency of airline carriers. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the event despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.

Attendees are advised that photographs and videos may be taken during the event and reproduced for promotional purposes.

Terms and Conditions

Payment

Thank You


Thank you for registering for the NZGS Symposium 2025. You will receive a confirmation email within the next 15 minutes. If you do not receive this email, please email nzgs2025@confer.co.nz for assistance.

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