by Dave Murray | 1 December, 2025 | News
It might not have the dangerous fauna and flora of Australia, but the Shaky Isles aren’t without their hazards. Notorious for slips, floods, and erosion due to its steep terrain, fractured geology, and occasional severe weather, New Zealanders routinely wake to the...
by Dave Murray | 24 September, 2025 | Case Studies
Case study Te Awanga coastal protection Overview The Te Awanga coastal community experienced significant flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle and other storm events, threatening private properties and the lagoon – critical infrastructure for Hastings District Council’s...
by Dave Murray | 24 September, 2025 | Case Studies
Case study Whatarangi Cape Palliser – revitalising coastal resilience Overview Facing relentless erosion and storm damage along South Wairarapa’s exposed southern coastline, the South Wairarapa District Council needed a long-term solution to protect Cape Palliser Road...
by Dave Murray | 17 September, 2025 | Case Studies
Case study Glencoe Gorge Underslip Overview The underslip site on State Highway 50 is located within the steeply incised Glencoe Gorge, where the road traverses a gully with persistent groundwater seepage and a stream (Glencoe Stream) running below. The road has a ~6%...
by Dave Murray | 24 September, 2025 | Case Studies
Case study Cape Palliser – storm resilience Overview This EcoReef® system was the first of its kind, designed and installed as a “Proof of Concept”. For comparative analysis, traditional riprap was installed at either end of the EcoReef® structure, all subjected to...
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