The Survey and Spatial NZ Conference brings together professionals from across the surveying and spatial professions for three days of learning, discussion and connection.
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Join colleagues from around New Zealand to hear from experts in the profession, explore emerging technologies and gain practical insights into the future of Surveying and Spatial.
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Registration
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Registrations are now open!
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Conference registration provides access to keynote presentations, technical sessions, networking events and catering throughout the conference.
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Early bird rates will be available, and members of Survey and Spatial New Zealand receive discounted registration.
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Pricing
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Registration options will include:
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Member registration
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Non-member registration
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Student and young professional rates
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Day registrations
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Optional tickets for social events, including the conference dinner​.
Full pricing details will be available when registrations open.
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Venue
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​The conference will be held at the Cordis, Auckland, a leading conference venue located close to Auckland’s city centre.
The venue offers modern conference facilities and convenient access to accommodation, dining and transport.
Accommodation
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Delegates can take advantage of a special conference accommodation rate at the Cordis, Auckland.
Rooms are available from $200 per night for Superior/Deluxe rooms (room only), subject to availability.
Delegates can book accommodation using the conference booking link below:
We recommend booking early to secure the conference rate.
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Travel
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Auckland is easily accessible with frequent domestic flights from around New Zealand.
The Cordis, Auckland is located approximately 30 minutes from Auckland Airport and can be reached by taxi, rideshare, airport shuttle or public transport.
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Further travel and parking information will be provided closer to the event.
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Networking & Social Events
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Networking is an important part of the conference experience. Delegates will have opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry leaders through a range of events, including:
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Welcome networking function
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GSI Awards Evening 2026
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Informal networking during breaks
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Industry exhibition and sponsor showcases.
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Questions?
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More information will be added as the conference approaches. If you have any questions, please contact our Event Manager - Jenny Houdalakis - jenny@surveyspatialnz.org.
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Our 2025 Presenters
Daniel
Wiederkehr
Daniel, the New Zealand and Pacific Survey Manager for McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd, has over 30 years of survey experience across New Zealand and Switzerland. With a passion for engineering surveying, Daniel has spent the last 13 years in the construction industry.
Daniel’s expertise includes land transfer, unit title, engineering, monitoring, and topographical surveys. In recent years, he has obtained a Part 101 Remote Pilot Certificate and completed multiple scanning projects.
Mehrdad Rafiepourgatabi, is a dedicated Surveyor at Waste Management NZ, holds a Ph.D. in Air Pollution Modeling and a Master's in GIS Engineering (Air Pollution Modeling), alongside a Bachelor's in Surveying. With a Survey Spatial NZ Associate Membership, Mehrdad brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Proficient in drone surveying, gas inspection using drones, and spatial data analysis with ArcGIS, 12d, Autocad, and QGIS, his contributions to waste management optimization are invaluable.
Mehrdad Rafiepourgatabi
Anselm is the Surveyor-General at Land Information NZ. He holds a Master of Surveying degree from the University of Otago and has worked in various technical capacities since joining the Department of Lands and Survey in 1978. He has been heavily involved in the development of Landonline and helped develop the Cadastre 2034 strategy.
Anselm
Haanen
Dr Francesca Marzatico
Francesca joined the University of Otago in November 2021 as a Land Tenure and Land Administration lecturer, after more than 20 years spent working in post-conflict and countries in transition on human rights, natural resources governance, indigenous people’s land rights and traditional governance. She has worked for several United Nations (UN) agencies (UNFAO, UNDP, UNHABITAT, IOM), multilateral development banks (ADB and WB) and non-governmental organisations, in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.