All EIANZ New Zealand members are invited to attend the New Zealand Chapter AGM and a pre-event presentation from Danny Klimetz, Principal – Waterways Planning, Auckland Council, on Thursday 28 August 2025 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

The meeting will be held in person at Beca's Auckland office, 124 Halsey Street, Auckland Central and online via Zoom meeting for those unable to make it in person. Your Zoom link will be sent in your registration confirmation email. Please check your spam or junk folder if it has yet to arrive into your inbox.

The term of office of all currently elected officers of the Institute will expire at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. Nominations are called for the following positions for the period 2025 to 2026.

• President
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• General Committee Member(s)

Only current financial members are eligible to nominate for these positions. All nominations must be endorsed by two EIANZ Full Members or Fellows.

Nominations can be made by completing a nomination form and forwarding it to NZ Chapter President, Connor Whiteley at connor.whiteley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to arrive no later than 27 August 2025 or be presented at the commencement of the meeting.

In the event of more than one nomination being received for any one position, a ballot will be held at the AGM.

Any questions about the AGM can be made to the NZ Chapter President, Connor Whiteley at connor.whiteley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

If you are unable to attend the AGM Members may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. The proxy form should be completed and either emailed to Connor Whiteley by Wednesday 27 August or presented at the commencement of the meeting.

• Download the 2025 nomination form →
• Download the 2025 proxy form →
• View the agenda →
• View the draft 2024 AGM minutes →

Pre-event presentation: Expanding the Horizons of High-Precision LiDAR in Environmental Management

Meet the speaker

Danny Klimetz, Principal – Waterways Planning, Auckland Council

Join us for a compelling 20‑minute presentation by Danny Klimetz, Auckland Council’s Principal of Waterways Planning, as he explores groundbreaking applications of high‑precision LiDAR, beyond the realm of hydrogeology. Drawing from his team’s recent deployment of ultra‑dense LiDAR technology within the “Making Space for Water” initiative–a response to the catastrophic 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods–Danny will demonstrate how this next‑generation mapping tool enables virtual walk‑throughs of stream networks with twentyfold greater accuracy than existing regional datasets.

By revealing subtle topographical features in minute detail, this high-density LiDAR empowers more informed decision-making for flood resilience, infrastructure planning, and ecosystem health. Danny will highlight not only how this precision aids in flood risk mitigation but also discuss broader environmental applications–from refined watershed analysis to ecological mapping and stream restoration planning.

Discover how leveraging advanced LiDAR capabilities is shaping a future where natural systems become active partners in managing water flows, enhancing environmental resilience, and protecting communities.