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Company & Industry

NZ National Hydrographer elected head of the IHO

Adam Greenland becomes director of the International Hydrographic Organisation after 45 years in the maritime sector.

GIS & Data

GIS, LiDAR, imagery, AI track tree cover loss

Christchurch lost 14.5% of its urban tree cover in just five years, according to a new geospatial study.

Surveying

Consulting Surveyors Victoria’s new strategy

The industry body has released its 2026 strategic plan, focusing on advocacy, development and member support.

GIS & Data

Pacific experts gather to discuss LiDAR needs

A recent meeting identified the need to develop a regional LiDAR decision‑support and prioritisation guideline.

Company & Industry

SpaceX mission to launch multiple EO satellites

Sunday’s planned launch will loft satellites into orbit for Planet Labs, Earth Daily, ICEYE, Eycore and others.

GIS & Data

LiDAR map of ancient Queensland earthquake

The data collected, plus geophysical studies, are helping predict the sites of potential future earthquakes.

Company & Industry

Drone operations proposals open for consultation

CASA and Home Affairs are seeking industry input into two drone security and safe-operation proposals.

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How do AEC Firms in Australia easily access engineering workforce at a lower cost?

Aidedo was founded based on the practical experience of CEO Aiden Tong while studying and working with many Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firms in developed countries.

GIS & Data

Turning image quality into decisions, not delays

An automated system handles imagery that’s compromised by haze, fog or atmospheric conditions.

Fyfe dominates at inaugural NT EISSI Awards

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Commercial UAV Expo

Survey and Spatial New Zealand Conference 2026

BIM World COPENHAGEN 2026

Women Surveyors Summit

Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS

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