The Concrete NZ Learned Society was formerly the New Zealand Concrete Society, which as a name came into use in 1980 being regarded as a better instrument to describe the broader interests and activities of the members of the New Zealand Prestressed Concrete Institute, which had been incorporated in 1964.

At the Concrete Industry Conference at Wairakei Resort, Taupo, in October 2014, Gavin Cormack presented an address celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Society.

• Gavin Cormack’s 2014 Address

At a special 50^th Anniversary dinner for the Society, held at Wairakei Resort on Wednesday 8 October, Bob Norman presented a 50^th anniversary toast.

• Bob Norman’s 50th Anniversary 2014 Toast 

Michael Brice, previous Secretary, details the first 25 years of the Society.

• NZCS - A Quarter Century Young

At the Concrete Industry Conference at Wairakei Resort, Taupo, in October 2002, Gavin Cormack presented an address on the concrete industry in general.

• Gavin Cormack’s 2002 Address