by dwayne | Jul 14, 2013 | AQA Awards, Award Winners, Mining & Quarry Award, News
Ever since Sir Neil and Lady Diana Isaac commenced quarrying operations at McLeans Island (near the Christchurch airport) in the early 1950’s their operation has had a strong commitment to conservation and the protection of endangered species, creating a legacy...
by mjd | Jul 14, 2013 | AQA Awards, Award Winners, News
Eric Souchon has been an integral part of the Aggregate & Quarry Association (AQA) for may years. Honouring him with a Life membership is a fitting tribute as he steps down from the AQA Council this...
by mjd | Jul 14, 2013 | AQA Awards, Award Winners, News, Quarry & Mining Award
Ever since Sir Neil and Lady Diana Isaac commenced quarrying operations at McLeans Island (near the Christchurch airport) in the early 1950’s their operation has had a strong commitment to conservation and the protection of endangered species, creating a legacy...
by mjd | Jul 14, 2013 | Award Winners, News, Winstone Aggregates Safety Award
Kerry Rielly has been around quarries for a while. His operation at Baldwin Quarry, Meremere (approx 75 km from Auckland) has been accident and incident free for more than six years. Now part of the Higgins Group, Kerry is justifibaly proud of his safety record....
by mjd | Nov 27, 2012 | Auckland, Award Winners, BR Webster Family Educational Scholarship, News, Northland
Chris comments as follows: The Webster Trust scholarship I received is allowing me to study toward the completion of the business management, accounting and personnel management Unit Standards that are required to complete the National Diploma in Extractive Industries...
by mjd | Nov 17, 2012 | Auckland, Award Winners, Branch Awards, Branch News, News
The Blackwood Shield (formerly known as the Paykel Shield) is awarded each year at the annual Christmas function, to a member for outstanding contribution to the Auckland Branch over the years . Past recipients: 2014 Tony Carpenter 2013 Murray Harvey 2012 Mike...