by mjd | Aug 7, 2018 | AQA Awards, Mimico Environmental Award
MIMICO BRONZE AWARDS Dr Morgan Williams judges and presents the Mimico awards to Aggregate and Quarry Association members for their dedication to environmental excellence. Bronze medals went to GBC Winstones Flat Top quarry in North Auckland for growing and greening...
by mjd | Jul 28, 2018 | Award Winners, RD Hassed Memorial Trophy
There were several contenders for the RD Hassed Memorial Trophy this year, but it was a clear majority in favour of Northland Branch Chairman, Murray Smith. He has shown leadership and has continually strived to encourage membership in the region – it was clear...
by mjd | Jul 28, 2018 | Award Winners, News, Porter Group Quarry Leadership Award
Porter Group provide an generous award every two years to an IOQ member who is recognised as a leader within the quarrying industry. This year Brian Bouzaid, Holcim, received the award from David McSorley Porter Group. Brian gets to visit the Hyundai factory in...
by mjd | Jul 28, 2018 | AQA Awards, Mining & Quarry Award
Each year The New Zealand Quarry and Mining Magazine Editor, Allan Titchall, recognises young persons having leadership potential. This year Jason Kerrison (Whangaripo Quarry) and Jake Rouse (Murray Clements Contractors) received their...
by mjd | Jul 28, 2018 | Honorary Fellowships, News
Trevor Tamblyn and wife Erin have represented the IOQNZ well over many years including attendance at several IQA conferences in Australia – an Honorary Fellow was a fitting...
by mjd | Jul 28, 2018 | Award Winners, Winstone Aggregates Safety Award
This year the Christchurch gravel operation at Fulton Hogan’s Miners Road Quarry were the winners of the Winstone Aggregates Safety...