News
Read the latest from our team on the ground along with geotechnical and geophysical news here.
In a challenging year, it’s easy to get caught up and take on board pressure, go harder, and do more. Now with the year coming to a close, we’re keen to take a step back, and let go of those weights that we no longer need to carry.
Heading into 2026, we’re feeling positive, and ready to ‘keep it simple’ – leaving us nimble, agile and ready for the future.
Great to see our Wellington team here at their end of year wind-down with that mindset.
Weather events, COVID, earthquakes, booms and busts… nature and economics will continue to challenge us and we are here for it! After all, it is what we do.
We’d like to thank our partners and community for the year that was, and all staff that have contributed to making RDCL excel. We are very happy to be stepping into the New Year, ready to continue working on some great projects and partnerships together, in support of the land for future generations.
We’ll be closed for a restful break from Monday 22 December and will see you back on Monday 12 January.
Mere Kirihimete / Merry Christmas!
/ From all of us at RDCL
3 days ago
/ Congratulations Tony!
Congratulations to Tony Valentine, who has been appointed Chair of the Hawke’s Bay branch of Engineering New Zealand : : Te Ao Rangahau for the next three years.
Tony is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in our Hawke’s Bay Te Matau a Māui office, and brings deep experience and a strong commitment to the engineering community.
It’s great to see that contribution acknowledged, and especially meaningful to have strong RDCL representation shaping the Hawke’s Bay branch of our profession. Tony’s appointment ensures our region continues to have a clear, credible voice in the conversations that matter.
#EngineeringNZ #HawkesBay #GeotechnicalEngineering #RDCL
4 days ago
Congratulations Tony, great commitment!
Well done, Tony!
We’re proud to share that Ben Bistouni has this week been confirmed as an RDCL Principal Geotechnical Engineer, joining our team of Principals: Tom Grace, Oliver Gibson and Cam Wylie.
Principal status at RDCL is reserved for leaders who consistently demonstrate exceptional technical capability, commercial acumen, and unwavering commitment to our values. It’s a small, high-performing group — and Ben’s addition strengthens it even further.
Ben joined RDCL in 2012, starting from humble beginnings and steadily rising through determination, skill and courage. Over the years he has taken on complex and challenging roles, always stepping forward with a willingness to learn, lead and deliver. His journey is a standout example of what sustained growth and dedication look like at RDCL.
A key milestone in his career was achieving CPEng in 2024 — a hard-earned accreditation that reflects both his deep technical expertise and his resilience in navigating a demanding professional pathway.
Ben’s appointment reinforces RDCL’s position as a specialist in Geotechnical and Geophysical engineering across New Zealand and Australasia. We are driven to ensure our clients receive the best knowledge and expertise on every project, across the diverse sectors we serve. His elevation to Principal further strengthens our capability, supporting the high-quality insight and technical excellence our clients have come to expect.
Ngā mihi nui, Ben. He tōtara nui. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement.
1 week ago
Congrats Ben. Well done!
Way to go Ben, well earned!
Fab news!
Huge congratulations Ben!
Congratulations Ben!
Rock on Ben Bistouni!
A very well deserved recognition of your knowledge, and contribution to the business. Congratulations, Ben.
Julius our Philippine based Field technician was out for 7 weeks supporting our Auckland team, and has shared this amazing photo journal of his time, showing that collaboration is strong across our regions.
At RDCL we are proud to be a business that operates across the Asia-Pacific – not just in geography, but in how we work.
Visits this year from our Philippines team to New Zealand like this one (and vice versa) have helped us reflect on the strong relationships and shared expertise that underpin our work.
Whether it’s in deep field investigations or technical problem solving, (or getting out to support the Wahs!) we back each other. The skillsets are varied, and complementary – and that’s exactly the point.
Collaboration across borders isn’t just exciting. It’s efficient and smart.
It keeps our delivery consistent, our people connected, and enhances broader thinking for us and our clients.
1 week ago
Great work stories!
Great energy, good conversations, and a chance to connect with people from right across the mining, environmental and infrastructure sectors – that’s what stood out for our team at this year’s 71st ANMSEC in Baguio City.
Across the week, we spoke with organisations working hard to lift safety, strengthen environmental practice, and deliver projects that have a positive impact on local communities. Many also stopped by to ask about our logo, giving us a chance to share the story behind Land, People and Future — and to talk about the work RDCL does across the Philippines and the wider Asia–Pacific.
A huge thank you to everyone who came over to chat. And to Georgie, Kaye, Eriko, Benjamin and Patrick – you brought real energy to Booth 165 and represented RDCL with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine sense of connection.
Events like ANMSEC remind us how important it is to be there in person: listening, learning, and building relationships that support safer, better-designed projects across the region. RDCL is well positioned to support infrastructure development across the Philippines, and we’re looking forward to continuing these conversations.
#71stANMSEC #PMEA #RDCL #Geotech #Geophysics #Mining #InfrastructureDevelopment Pusong Minero #PhilippineInfrastructure
3 weeks ago
A big thanks to our clients across Manawatū who came along to our Palmerston North get-together. It was great to catch up properly, share a few stories, and recognise the partnerships that keep our work moving.
It’s been a challenging year for many, but there was a real sense of momentum in the room – projects picking up, pipelines filling, and a bit more confidence about what’s ahead.
And thank you to Beaver and Bear for hosting us so well.
#Manawatu #ClientEvent #GeotechnicalEngineering #Partnerships #RDCL
3 weeks ago
