Test your diagnostic skills - What are these problems? The following reader submissons are unusual turf problems that have been provided for your reference. If you would like to submit an unusual turf problem email contact@nzsti.co.nz Unusual turf problem 6 Your...
Why redevelop the track? There were several issues with the performance of the grass track that prompted the decision to re-develop it. These included: Different Profile on ‘outside bend’ Interestingly the track has two home bends – an inner and an outer one, both of...
“I don’t know if it happens elsewhere, but in some parts of Auckland not mowing your grass verge is a thing. These grass verges are owned by the council but traditionally homeowners have willingly kept them mown – why wouldn’t you?” The upshot of all this...
“Understanding the importance of governance around golf course sustainability is a key requirement to ensure we are compliant with current NZ law and planning for the future. This fact sheet discusses many of the issues currently facing golf courses in a “sustainable...
NZSTI is a division of the Labosport Group, the leading sports surfaces technical institute, and together we offer the following services around the world: Consulting Testing and Certification Research & Innovation, and Training and...
The New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) in its capacity as registered Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) has achieved the highest possible rating, Category One, in the recent External Evaluation and Review (EER) by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority...