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GBS is Awarded the Network Management Speciality

GBS would like to announce that we were awarded the Esri Network Management Specialty in recognition of our expertise in ArcGIS for Network Management across water, electricity and gas utilities.  We are also currently working with two significant fibre companies In New Zealand Having this accreditation is not just a badge, but an acknowledgement that […]

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Esri Technical Consultant (Intermediate–Senior)Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

GBS is seeking an experienced Esri Technical Consultant to join our team of GIS professionals. This is an initial fixed-term role providing maternity cover, with the potential to be extended or transition into a permanent position. You’ll ideally have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least two years’ hands-on experience with Esri GIS, along with […]

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Staff Spotlight: Alicia Ferrer Costa

Alicia has been an integral part of the GBS team for over 3½ years. She may work quietly behind the scenes, but her versatility and talent make a big impact. From supporting our American clients to tackling complex local projects, she approaches every challenge with skill and determination. Combining technical expertise with a creative flair, […]

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GBS Management Changes

Time marches on, and while we still think of ourselves as the new, young (hahaha) up and coming GIS consulting company in NZ, that was over 20 years ago now!  Change is inevitable, and so, some change has happened at GBS.  We are very pleased and excited to have Mark Eiseman join GBS as a […]

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MyCelium – GBS Data Catalogue

GBS has developed a product (or tool), which is a new data solution designed to tackle the challenge of sourcing multi-jurisdictional geospatial data in New Zealand.  It is a catalogue of over 35,000 New Zealand geographic data layers.   The raw data for this catalogue is referenced from: This tool – MyCelium – has relevance to […]

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Shane Pienaar – 18 Years of Dedication

18 Years of Dedication, Expertise, and Calm Problem-Solving At GBS, we’re lucky to have many exceptional people — but every team has that one person who is truly the glue that holds everything together. For us, that’s Shane Pienaar. Last month, we celebrated Shane’s incredible milestone of 18 years with GBS. Over nearly two decades, [...]
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Congratulations to Jade Weideman

Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence: Congratulations to Jade Weideman on Her Promotion! Please join us in congratulating Jade as she celebrates an impressive milestone of 6 years with GBS. Throughout her journey, Jade has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, remarkable skills, and a deep commitment to her work. Her expertise and passion for her role have [...]
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The Year In Review

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our clients for your continued support throughout what has been a challenging year. Your trust and partnership mean the world to us, and we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with you.A special thank […]

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GBS is now a Safe Software (FME) Partner

GBS is now a Safe Software (FME) Partner GBS (NZ and USA) is pleased to announce that we are now a Safe Software (FME) Service Partner. We have been using FME for many years, in conjunction with Esri products, across a broad range of sectors and for a variety of applications. Traditionally we have used it for […]

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The Role of Incentives in Project Management

The Role of Incentives in Project Management One of the most interesting aspects of working at a consultancy like GBS is that we interact with many different organisations across New Zealand (and internationally), who need support with GIS and IT. We thought it would be useful to start sharing some thoughts on what types of […]

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