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Welcome to Autonomy & Reality Capture Hub NZ (ARCH NZ)

This user group is a central place to unite with reality capture professionals in New Zealand. As an ARCH NZ member, you have access to:

  • Regular webinars that take a deep dive into workflows and real NZ data
  • Group technical training sessions focused on skill development 
  • Regular networking with the ARCH NZ user group community

Members of ARCH NZ also benefit from priority access to the Global Survey Reality Capture specialist team and exclusive updates from Leica product specialists and developers.

Join ARCH NZ

Sign up to our ARCH NZ mailing list to receive updates about our upcoming ARCH NZ events. We welcome new members who are working in a relevant field in New Zealand.

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CPD points can now be claimed for attending ARCH NZ events and webinars. 

 

Past ARCH NZ events available to watch on-demand:

WEBINAR: Leica Reality Capture software 2025 updates 

Earlier in 2025 a raft of new feature updates have occurred in the Leica 3DR and Register 360 Software.

During this webinar we reviewed these latest features. The new AI image segmentation is one of our favourites, but how can you effectively utilise it?


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WEBINAR: Bathurst Racetrack and a New Toy

Where better to test the capabilities of the new Leica TRK700 NEO Mobile Mapper than on a racetrack - and even more exciting when it’s abroad! This webinar takes you through the entire journey of the project, from initial requirements and deployment of this state-of-the-art technology to data post-processing and final deliverables. Don’t miss the chance to gain firsthand insights into this powerful new mobile mapping solution.


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WEBINAR: SH1 Dunedin – How many scanners does it take?

 

Surveying 7km of SH1 in Dunedin required innovative planning due to complex traffic conditions and high safety risks. By combining data from mobile, terrestrial, and kinematic scanning, the team reduced on-road exposure and managed costs effectively. This webinar explains the integrated approach used to deliver the project safely and efficiently.

 

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WEBINAR: Combining underwater sonar and MLS data for topographic survey outputs

 

Mark and Kirsty will walk through the complete process of capturing and processing CHC NAV Apache Sonar data, demonstrating how it’s integrated with laser scanning and Leica Cyclone 3DR to deliver detailed and accurate survey outputs. Using a real project on the Whanganui River, they’ll show how these combined technologies reveal underwater features and provide a full view of the surveyed environment.

 

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WEBINAR: A deep dive into drone LiDAR Systems 

This webinar explores two leading drone LiDAR payloads—the DJI Zenmuse L2 and CHC Navigation AlphaAir10—highlighting advancements that make LiDAR more accessible for surveyors. Attendees will gain insights into each system’s workflow, accuracy, precision, and performance in vegetation, helping professionals choose the right solution for ground surface measurement. 

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Webinar: Measuring rockfall erosion and its causes in a rapidly changing glacial valley using UAV LiDAR and on-site monitoring.

 

Glacial retreat is causing unstable valley walls and more frequent rockfalls. UAV-mounted LiDAR surveys at Fox Glacier, combined with regional data, are used to track changes in the landscape and map where rockfalls occur. This presentation covers how the UAV-mounted LiDAR data were collected, the challenges faced—such as tectonic activity and UAV limits—and early results, placing them in the global context of deglaciation.

 

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WEBINAR TECHNICAL TRAINING: Leica Reality Capture software 2024 updates

Learn about major new developments released recently in Leica Geosystems’ flagship Reality Capture Software products, which will improve the efficiency of your workflows and enable valuable new digital deliverables.

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WEBINAR: Merging Technologies - 3D Printing, Robots and Reality Capture

 

Marcus Hall will present the development of Pipe-i, an advanced robot created to survey hazardous environments safely and efficiently. He will discuss how his early experiments grew into a groundbreaking solution that allows surveyors to work without direct contact with their equipment, highlighting the challenges and innovation that shaped this technology.

 

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WEBINAR TECHNICAL TRAINING: How automation in Leica Cyclone 3DR can contribute to a sustainable future

 

Discover how Leica Cyclone 3DR automates feature extraction, analysis, and reporting to boost efficiency. See practical examples using different point cloud datasets and learn how built-in AI and scripting tools accelerate tasks and help deliver results faster.

 

 

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WEBINAR TECHNICAL TRAINING: Automation in Leica Cyclone 3DR 

Extracting value out of point clouds in a fraction of the time

 

This session explores Leica Cyclone 3DR software’s key features—Complex Meshing, DTM Extraction, and advanced workflows for roading and buildings—showcasing best practices and the advantages of automation. Download the training datasets to practise alongside the webinar recording, or contact Global Survey for a free evaluation licence if you need access to Leica Cyclone 3DR.

 

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WEBINAR: The Innovator's Role in Reality Capture 

 

In this session, Envivo’s Nathan Cossar explains how engineers used advanced laser scanning technology to quickly create a detailed 3D model of the Auckland Harbour Bridge damage after a major incident in 2020, enabling urgent repairs to move ahead. Hosted by Kirsty Mackie, Reality Capture and Autonomous Survey BDM at Global Survey.

 

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WEBINAR: Laser Scanning Tips and Tricks – From field to QA/QC

Join Global Survey’s Kirsty Mackie and Lennon Bedford as they share practical tips for laser scanning, covering field capture and strategies to improve quality assurance and control. This webinar highlights key methods for enhancing output quality using Leica solutions, with guidance that applies to other laser scanning systems as well. Gain actionable insights to deliver higher-quality results on your projects.

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Your Global Survey Specialists

Reach out to one of our Reality Capture specialists for advice, technical support, or just to talk through any challenges on your current project.

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Kirsty Mackie

Reality Capture & Autonomous Survey BDM

021 432 947

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Bruce Robinson

Director

027 229 9330

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Lennon Bedford

Technical Specialist

027 455 3422

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