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$2.5 million to light up Manuka Oval
3 weeks ago by: Bradley van Dam
"I will believe it when they turn them on!!!!! "
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Karl Johnson
"I totally endorse Ian's comments. Richard has brought so muc ..."
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago by: Ian Mckendry
"Richard - you will leave a huge hole in the Australasian tur ..."
Bunker Drainage
1 Apr 2012 by: Simon Miels
"Hi, Is there anyone in Australia selling this product. re ..."
Over-seeding Warm Season Grasses
28 Feb 2012 by: Peter Bass
"Its Consultancy Roaring Silence pretty obviously I'd say. ..."
Dr Richard Gibbs Farewell
3 weeks ago -
Industry News -
Dr Richard Gibbs
- 2 comments
Today is officially my last day with Sports Surface Design & Management. From Monday I have two months off before I head back to the UK to take up a position as a project/new business manager with the Sports Turf Research Institute in Bingley, West Yorkshire.
The Forsyth Barr stadium - The World’s First Permanently-Roofed Stadium with Natural Turf
21 Feb 2012 -
Stadia -
Dr Richard Gibbs
This article provides an insight into how the Forsyth Barr stadium came to be and the many agronomic challenges that needed to be overcome.
Exploring Beneath the Surface of Soil-Dased Sports Fields
25 Jul 2011 -
Consultancy -
Dr Richard Gibbs
The purpose of this article is to illustrate how a simple assessment of basic soil and construction characteristics of a sports field can be used to 'capture' its condition and lead towards a better understanding and planning of overall sports field performance.
NZ Turf Conference in Christchurch Update
25 Feb 2011 -
Schools -
Dr Richard Gibbs
To all participants of the Turf Conference and Trade Show 2011, we are currently assessing how we will deliver this important event in spite of the terrible occurrence in Christchurch. At this time we would like you to assume the conference will proceed.
Sports Field Forum NZ Chairman Cheers.
19 Oct 2009 -
Industry News -
Dr Richard Gibbs
The first day of September is always a welcome date because it means that spring is well on the way and the equinox is only just round the corner. It also heralds a frantic change-over of codes, with goal posts coming down and thoughts turning to construction, renovation and summer sports.
It's a Chilie Update
4 Oct 2009 -
Shows and seminars -
Dr Richard Gibbs
The International Turgrass Society (ITS) is a group of about 200 or so turfgrass scientists from around the world who meet every four years in a different corner of the globe to present and discuss the latest findings in turfgrass research. This year they met in Santiago, Chile for the 11th International Turfgrass Society Research Conference.