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LDE at ALGA: Focus on Environmental Standards
LDE recently exhibited and presented at the recent Australasian Land and Groundwater Association ( ALGA ) conference in Auckland. It was fantastic to…

East Cape Road Rock Protection
Check out a recent project on East Cape Road, where we led the optioneering, design, consenting, and project management for Gisborne District Council to…

Celebrating the Opening of Pōuto Wharf
As part of the wider Kaipara Kickstart Programme, LDE, in partnership with STF Group , proudly undertook the design and construction of the new $29…

LDEs Social Shindigs Through the Years
Here is a trip down memory lane revisiting some of the past social events that the LDE staff have attended over the years. You might even spot a familiar…

LDE Supports Annual Charity Golf Tournament
On a Friday morning, March 22nd, staff of LDE’s Bay of Plenty office gathered at the picturesque Te Puke Golf Course to show their support for the annual…

Navigating a maze: complications within engineering practice areas
The complications with practice areas An opinion piece by Aaron Holland Some of you are probably aware of the problems being encountered across the…

ANZGEO 2023 Conference: Slopes and Landslides
The ANZGEO 2023 Conference on Geomechanics has commenced in Cairns, Australia, marking the beginning of the four-day event that promises to foster…

Unforgettable Extravaganza: Create Lasting Memories and Endless Fun
Getting behind events that make a difference in our communities, such as the Special Children's Extravaganza, is something LDE prides itself on, and…

On location: Netflix ‘Sweet Tooth’
The popular Netflix series 'Sweet Tooth' was filmed in some stunning locations, and although it is set in America, New Zealand has provided the backdrop…

Charity golf day 2023
Recently, LDE had the privilege of attending the Pāpāmoa Rotary Club and Bluehaven Group Annual Charity Golf Day. It was a fantastic event to raise funds…

Playing a part in cyclone recovery
Post-cyclone recovery has been a significant (and, in some areas, complicated) operation. Our team of Geotech and civil engineers, and engineering…

Maximising data collection with our drone
Our drone/UAV (Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle) has been busy this week, maximising data collection to gain the whole picture from several angles. This drives…