Institute of Quarrying New Zealand
Advancing the fellowship, development, and professionalism of our members and enhancing the image of the extractive industry

IOQNZ
What is the IOQ?
We promote and support the quarry industry.
The Institute of Quarrying was founded over 100 years ago by four people with a vision for the mineral products industry. They wanted the industry to come together to raise standards, share knowledge and be recognised as highly skilled professionals which are the principles that guide the Institute of Quarrying today.
Membership
Membership is open to people employed in, or supplying to, the surface mineral extractive and processing industries in any country of the world.
Education
We offer and facilitate a range of educational and professional development opportunities for our members.
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Networking
The IOQ and our branches run a nationwide series of events for our membership.
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NEWS
Obituary – Ian Rodger
With sadness we advise the passing of Ian Rodger 10 February 2025. Based in Matamata, Ian has had a long association with the quarrying industry...
Komatsu New Zealand Women in Extractives – new Trailblazer Award
To recognise the trailblazers in the extractives industry we are adding a new award to this year’s Komatsu New Zealand Women in Extractives event,...
Newsletter – Dec 2024
Contents: Presidents Report Webinar packages QUARRYNZ CONFERENCE HAMILTON 9-11 JULY 2025 Branch Reports Northland - Phil Dreadon Lower Nortb Island...
2025 IOQ NZ YOUTH PROGRAMME | APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications are now open for the 2025 IOQ NZ Youth Programme. The successful candidate will be eligible for the following: • Complimentary entry to...
Call for Papers – QuarryNZ Conference July 2025
QuarryNZ Conference 9-11 July 2025, Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton Call for Papers The QuarryNZ Conference organising committee is asking for...
Employment Quarry Manager, Oparure Quarry (Graymont).
Our Role Reporting to the Plant Manager North Island, this multifaceted role involves overseeing the daily management of quarry operations,...
EVENTS
Northland Branch Tech 19.3.2025
Mahi Drones provides advanced aerial services tailored for a diverse range of industries and clients. Their commitment to innovation and excellence...
Auckland Branch – 18 Feb 2025
This event is kindly sponsored by: Presentations: • Komatsu – Smart Solutions. • Pracmed NZ – Major trauma first aid. • IOQ updates. Download flier...
Waikato Bay of Plenty Branch Meeting
Branch meeting followed by our guest speakers. Presenters: Terra CAT – Technology in our Industry, Tim O’meara. Crushing Plant Dust Management...
QuarryNZ Conference 2025 Hamilton
The QuarryNZ 2025 Local Organising Committee will shortly invite all Delegates, Partners, Sponsors and Distributors to attend the 2025 QuarryNZ...
Northland Branch – Bowls Day 7Dec
Please find attached your invitation to the Northland IOQ Bowls Day, which will be held at the Kamo Bowling Club on the 7th of December at 9am. This...