Workshops - Institute of Cadastral Surveying Incorporated

Past Workshops

2024 Workshop

2024 saw the long hoped-for Ōtepoti Dunedin AGM and Technical Workshop held at the Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge on Saturday 10 August. Followingthe AGM there was a full day of technical and interest sessions followed by post-function networking drinks and a meal at the Emersons Brewery.

The full list of presentations is as follows:

The South Dunedin Project – Sea level Rise:

Managed Retreat Policy:

Digitally Visualised Survey Plans Proposal

Park Street, Waikouaiti – ‘The Oddity’ Survey Case Study:

Property Rights in Coastal and Riparian Areas:

Terrestrial Laser Scanning projects:

2023 Workshop

The 2023 Workshop returned to the Devon Hotel in beautiful Ngāmotu New Plymouth. The workshop was held on the 12th of August and consisted of a day of sessions across a diverse range of topics, followed as always by an enjoyable social evening.

The full list of presentations is as follows:

Resource Management Act Reform:

The search for Flight MH370: Neil Farrant, Retired Hydrographic Surveyor

Limited Titles – Fundamental Principles: Mike Morris, Principal Cadastral Surveyor, LINZ

The Modernising Landonline Programme (survey capture excellence including irregular boundaries, the future of plan visualisation, Whats next in new Landonline, Q&A on new Landonline matters and feedback): Nick Stillwell, Lead Consulting Surveyor, LINZ

18 through 28 – Experiences as a New Surveyor and Business Owner: GJ Pike, Delaco Ltd

Reflections nearing the end of a Surveying Career: Colin Jackson, Bland & Jackson Ltd

Causes and Impact of Future Sea Level Rise along the coast of Aotearoa: Richard Levy, Environment and Climate Theme Leader, GNS Science

2022 Workshop

The 2022 Workshop returned to Ōtautahi Christchurch, to the newly opened Te Pae Convention Centre. The workshop on 27 August attracted 21 registrants from across NZ for a fascinating day of sessions primarily presented by staff from Toitū Te Whenua (LINZ) and the NZ School of Surveying.

The full programme was as follows:

Property adjoining water – Is private property in a public resource still defendable? – The boundary issues

Survey Audits and Investigations:

Requisitions and Compliance Problems (CSR2021)

2021 Workshop

The 2021 Workshop was to have been held in Dunedin however after being once postponed due to a Level 4 lockdown, it was eventually cancelled.

2020 Workshop

The 2020 Workshop was held at the Copthorne Oriental Hotel in Wellington. What was looking to be a near-record attendance was thwarted by the extended Level 3 Covid19 lockdown restrictions for Auckland and the subsequent cancellation of Jetstar flights from all main centres. Nevertheless, 11 ICS Members attended, along with 2 additional members via a “Zoom” on-line meeting platform. Another eight guests joined us throughout the day for the Workshop sessions to present on a variety of cadastral topics. As has been the case in recent years LINZ in particular gave generously of their time with four speakers covering a range of topics from historical case law through current Landonline compliance to the future in the form of STEP.

The full programme was as follows:

2019 Workshop

For the 2019 Workshop the ICS returned to Christchurch, albeit to a new venue (The Commodore Hotel) on 31 August 2019. The best attended ICS Workshop yet, there were members present from across Aotearoa and even some local surveyors from outside the ICS. There were a diverse range of presentations, highlights being Lyndon Telfer’s first public unveiling of the first draft of the new Rules for Cadastral Survey and Carl Fox’s presentation on business contingency planning, which was a topic of much discussion during the social segments of the day.

The full programme was as follows:

2018 Workshop

For the 2018 Workshop the ICS ventured away from the Christchurch for the first time, and the workshop was held in the Devon Hotel, New Plymouth on 25 August 2018. A day of very high quality workshop sessions followed the AGM, at which two new committee members were elected. Highlights were a presentation by CSLB Chair Vicki Nalder on some of the recent concerns of the CSLB, and an excellent session on limited titles from ICS President Pat Sole. This was followed by socialising and dinner to the background of the Black Ferns and All Blacks steamrolling their Australian counterparts.

The full programme was as follows:

2017 Workshop

The 2017 Workshop was held at the Sudima Hotel in Christchurch on 26th August 2017. Following the AGM, at which new executive officers were elected, another great day of CPD was enjoyed by all, including a session on ASaTS with a briefing from LINZ and the results of our member survey.

The presentations were as follows:

2016 Workshop

The 2016 Workshop was held at the new and improved Sudima Hotel in Christchurch on 27th August 2016. Following the AGM, an interesting programme of workshop topics were covered, including a facilitated introspection on the Direction of the ICS. After a delightful dinner, most members then enjoyed watching the All Blacks second convincing victory over the Wallabies!!!

The presentations were as follows:

2015 Workshop

The 2015 Workshop was again held at the Sudima Hotel in Christchurch on 29 August 2015. After the AGM, attendees enjoyed a varied programme of speakers and topics.
The presentations were as follows:

2014 Workshop

The 2014 Workshop was held at the Sudima Hotel in Christchurch on 30 August 2014. After the AGM, attendees enjoyed a varied programme of presentations.

2013 Workshop

The 2013 Workshop was held at the Sudima Hotel in Christchurch on 24 August 2013. After the AGM, attendees enjoyed a varied programme of presentations. Summaries of the papers presented are as follows:
Internet Security, Websites and Operating Systems – Aaron May (MTech)
LTA Review / Cadastral Survey Dataset Structure – Bruce Speirs (Land Services Group Ltd)
LandonLine and an Expanded Cadastre – James Mowat (Land Information NZ)