Bill Taylor receives Diplomas, 2005

by | Aug 8, 2005 | Award Winners, News

Mike Cosman, the National Operations Manager was pleased to present Bill Taylor with National Diplomas in both Surface and Underground Extraction. Bill has recently rejoined the Department of Labour as Senior Adviser for High Hazards – Mining, operating out of...

2005 Niemac Award – Lex Robb

by | Aug 7, 2005 | Award Winners, Niemac Trophy

Alexander (Lex) Robb was this year’s recipeient of the Niemac Award Balfour Lime Quarry was opened in 1936 and privately owned until 2000 when Ravensdown took over. Balfour produces approximately 35,000 tonnes of Agricultural Lime per year. Lex’s...

2005 Honorary Fellow

by | Aug 7, 2005 | Award Winners, Honorary Fellowships

Andrew Robertson (left) and Andy Loader were each awarded an Honorary Fellowship for their long standing service to the NZ branch of the Institute. Both served the industry firstly in quarrying roles, and later as Quarry Inspectors. Both Andrews have served on the IOQ...

2005 Award Winners – Waitangi Conference

by | Aug 7, 2005 | AJ and RJ Loader Shield Sponsor's Display, AQA Awards, Award Winners, BR Webster Family Educational Scholarship, Honorary Fellowships, Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy, Mimico Environmental Award, Niemac Trophy, RD Hassed Memorial Trophy, Winstone Aggregates Safety Award

From left to right: George KelcherRoad Metals, Oamaru (RD Hassed Memorial Trophy and Komatsu Award) Ross PicardSmyths QuarryKaipara Ltd (Bruce Webster Scholarship) Andy LoaderFirst Rock Consultancy Auckland(Honorary Fellow) Mike McSaveneyManagerCentral North Island...