Pro-Drill

12/10/2026

Giving Back to the Communities We Work In 💛

At Pro-Drill (Auck) Ltd, we believe that being a successful business is about more than the work we deliver. It’s also about making a positive difference in the communities around us.

We are proud to support the Remuera Lions Club and their incredible fundraising efforts through the World Festival of Magic.

Our contribution helps support children and families facing difficult circumstances, alongside important initiatives including Camp Quality, youth su***de prevention and cancer awareness.

A big thank you to the Remuera Lions Club and the many volunteers who dedicate their time to making a real difference.

Supporting our communities and investing in the wellbeing of future generations is something we’re proud to be part of.

08/10/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This means a lot to our team.

“Outstanding people, equipment and systems.”

Thank you for taking the time to share such a fantastic Google review. We’re proud of the work we do, and hearing that our efforts are recognised makes it even more rewarding.

Behind every drilling project are people putting in the hard yards — early starts, challenging conditions, careful planning and a commitment to getting the job done right. This review is a credit to our whole PRO DRILL team, in the field and behind the scenes.

It’s especially encouraging to see our investment in technology and our client portal recognised. Giving clients clear, easy access to their drilling and project information is an important part of the service we deliver.

To our clients, thank you for your trust and support. And to our team, thank you for the skill, care and pride you bring to the job every day.

Elite People. Elite Equipment. Elite Systems.

08/10/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great feedback on Google. A better drilling experience.

“PRO DRILL sets the benchmark for geotechnical drilling in New Zealand.”

Thank you for this fantastic review! It recognizes what we work hard to deliver: outstanding people, first-class equipment and technology that makes a real difference to our clients.

Our PRO DRILL Client Portal, powered by Magnetize, puts your drilling information at your fingertips:

📍 Find your projects and boreholes on an interactive map.
📋 View job details and access digital drilling logs.
🔎 Explore borehole installation records.
🗂️ Keep current and historical project information together.

From the big picture to the detail below ground, it means clearer visibility, easier access and better collaboration between the field, the office and our clients.

Elite People. Elite Equipment. Elite Systems.

Already a PRO DRILL client? Get in touch if you’d like help accessing or using the portal. Our team will happily walk you through it so you can make the most of your project information.

Planning your next geotechnical investigation? Talk to PRO DRILL and ask us for a client portal demonstration.

🌐 www.prodrill.co.nz

08/10/2026

🌍 Building Relationships, Sharing Knowledge & Driving Innovation – GeoFluid 2026, Italy 🇮🇹

There is no substitute for meeting face to face, shaking hands, sharing experiences and strengthening relationships with the people who help drive our industry forward.

Attending GeoFluid in Piacenza, Italy, has been a fantastic opportunity for Pro-Drill to reconnect with our valued international suppliers, explore the latest developments in drilling technology and equipment, and discuss the innovations shaping the future of geotechnical drilling.

Equally rewarding has been meeting fellow drilling professionals and followers of Pro-Drill who have taken the time to introduce themselves, share their experiences and discuss the work we are undertaking back in New Zealand.

While technology allows us to connect across the world, it’s these face-to-face conversations that build genuine relationships, create opportunities and encourage the exchange of ideas.

At Pro-Drill, our continued investment in modern equipment, technology and our people is supported by strong relationships with industry-leading suppliers and a willingness to keep learning and evolving.

Powered by Experience. Driven by Innovation.

A big thank you to everyone we’ve caught up with at GeoFluid. It’s a reminder that while we may operate on opposite sides of the world, we share the same passion for drilling, innovation and delivering better outcomes for our clients.

Pro-Drill – Professional to the Core.



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24/09/2026

24/09/2026

THIRD NEW RIG COMMISSIONED — READY FOR WELLINGTON

The third of our three new drill rigs is now fully commissioned and ready to deploy — completing another significant investment in Pro-Drill’s drilling capability across New Zealand.

This rig will be based out of Wellington, strengthening our ability to service the lower North Island and providing clients with greater access to modern drilling technology, experienced crews and responsive mobilisation.

The addition forms part of our continued investment in equipment that improves productivity, safety, core recovery and versatility in the field.

For our clients, that investment is about more than simply adding another rig. It means increased capacity, improved regional coverage and the ability to tailor the drilling methodology to the geology and investigation requirements of each project.

With all three new rigs now commissioned, our fleet continues to evolve to support projects throughout New Zealand — backed by the field experience and technical knowledge of the Pro-Drill team.

Wellington — we’re ready to go.

POWERED BY EXPERIENCE. DRIVEN BY INNOVATION.

Recovery is Discovery.
Professional to the Core.



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10/09/2026

SONIC DRILLING | COMPLEX COASTAL GEOLOGY | SOUTH ISLAND

Coastal ground conditions can present some of the more challenging drilling environments for geotechnical investigation — particularly where loose granular deposits, groundwater and oversized material combine within the same geological profile.

On the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, our team is currently advancing boreholes through approximately 13 metres of highly variable pebble, sand and boulder deposits before encountering the underlying Papa bedrock.

This is exactly the type of ground where duo-head sonic drilling technology provides a significant technical advantage.

Sonic drilling uses high-frequency resonant energy transmitted through the drill string and sampling system. In heterogeneous formations, this assists advancement through materials ranging from loose sands and gravels through to cobbles and boulders, while allowing casing to be advanced concurrently to support the borehole.

From a geotechnical investigation perspective, the key objective isn’t simply achieving depth — it is recovering a representative geological profile that gives the engineering team confidence in what is actually below the site.

In these coastal deposits, sonic drilling provides several important advantages:

• Continuous sampling through highly variable unconsolidated formations
• Improved recovery through loose sands, pebbles, gravels and mixed coarse deposits
• Simultaneous casing advancement to maintain borehole stability and isolate unstable formations
• Reduced risk of borehole collapse and cross-contamination between geological horizons
• Effective pe*******on through cobbles and boulder-rich horizons that can be problematic for conventional sampling methods
• Reduced water requirements, helping minimise disturbance and the generation of drilling fluids and spoil
• Larger-diameter sampling options where greater sample volume and geological definition are required

Importantly, reaching the bedrock interface doesn’t mean reaching the limit of the drilling system.

Our duo-head sonic/rotary rigs allow the drilling methodology to transition from sonic sampling of the overlying coastal deposits to rotary diamond coring of the Papa bedrock, without mobilising a second drill rig.

That capability provides the geotechnical engineer with something particularly valuable — the ability to investigate the complete ground profile, including the critical transition from unconsolidated material into weathered and competent bedrock, using the most appropriate drilling method for each formation.

It is this combination of recovery, borehole control, drilling efficiency and methodological flexibility that makes sonic drilling such a powerful investigation tool in New Zealand’s complex geology.

The geology changes. The drilling system needs to be able to change with it.

POWERED BY EXPERIENCE. DRIVEN BY INNOVATION.

Recovery is Discovery.
Professional to the Core.



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01/09/2026

Every scar tells a story.

The patterns etched into this sonic sampling barrel aren’t simply signs of wear—they are a record of the battle beneath the surface.

This barrel has drilled through uncontrolled fill and encountered buried steel along the way. The distinctive markings left behind reveal the power of sonic resonance as vibration and rotational force work together to advance through extremely difficult ground.

Just like the samples recovered from inside the barrel, the scars on the outside tell us what was encountered below.

To us, they are a badge of honour—earned by going to war with unpredictable geology and completing the job despite everything the ground puts in our way.

This is where the strength of sonic drilling, quality equipment and experienced operators come together.

Recovery is Discovery.
Professional to the Core.

01/09/2026

Every scar tells a story.

The patterns etched into this sonic sampling barrel aren’t simply signs of wear—they are a record of the battle beneath the surface.

This barrel has drilled through uncontrolled fill and encountered buried steel along the way. The distinctive markings left behind reveal the power of sonic resonance as vibration and rotational force work together to advance through extremely difficult ground.

Just like the samples recovered from inside the barrel, the scars on the outside tell us what was encountered below.

To us, they are a badge of honour—earned by going to war with unpredictable geology and completing the job despite everything the ground puts in our way.

This is where the strength of sonic drilling, quality equipment and experienced operators come together.

Recovery is Discovery.
Professional to the Core.


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