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GIS & Data

Ice sheet 3D mapping tool invented in ‘spare time’

PhD student Yu Wang vibe-coded a 3D modelling tool to “peel back the ice to uncover a hidden world”.

Company & Industry

Grants for NZ surveying and spatial projects

The Kairūri Community Trust’s first-ever general grants program is offering up to NZ$2,000 per project.

Events

Tasmanian State of GIS Conference 2026

This year’s conference theme will reflect the ongoing convergence of the geospatial sector and the IT world.

Government & Policy

Surveyor copyright royalties now nationwide

With the recent addition of Tasmania and the NT, all jurisdictions now have agreements for the sale of survey plans.

GIS & Data

Interview, Part 1: Pascal Perez, Director, AURIN

We take a deep dive into the role and activities of the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network.

Company & Industry

LOCATE26, Melbourne: Call for abstracts

Industry members have the opportunity to showcase their work to a national and international audience in November.

Company & Industry

Locus Alliance: A new national geospatial body

Looking to fill the gap after the collapse of the GCA, the Locus Alliance also aims to be different.

Sponsored Content

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

Kiribati women map stories of resilience

Through mapping, Kiribati women are preserving their heritage and ensuring that their voices help shape the future.

Fyfe dominates at inaugural NT EISSI Awards

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Events

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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