Obituary – George Munro

George Munro Born 1935. Passed 18th Feb 2022 We have recently learned of the passing of one industry’s favourite inspectors. After Graduation from Strathclyde University in Glasgow as a Mining Engineer, George obtained a seven year contract with ANGLO AMERICAN...

Obituary – Colin Welsh

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Colin William WELSH on 13 June 2021, aged 75 years. Colin worked for Industrial Gases and Auckland Copper Refining prior to starting with Keith Niederer. He worked for Keith for 16 years. Colin worked with the Niederer...

Obituary – George Cunningham

Recording the passing of key industry people is never easy. George William Cunningham passed away 25 Nov 2020, aged 84. George will be remembered as the new Quarry Manager appointed in 1968 at Wilkins & Davies Puketutu Island Quarry having negotiated a lease with...

Obituary – Mark Laybourn

It is with sadness we advise the death of Mark Elliot Laybourn on 19.05.2020, aged 52. Mark commenced his working career in the late 1980’s as an apprentice fitter & turner with McBreen Jenkins. Mark was the son of Max Laybourn a shareholder and Director of...

Obituary – Shane Toto

It is with sadness we advise that one of Stevenson’s long-serving quarry managers has passed away. Shane Toto  has been an integral part of the Drury Quarry management team and prior to that at East Tamaki Quarry. Shane was a kind-hearted, caring man, always...

Obituary – Bruce Hayhow

624029 Major Rtd NZ Army RNZE. Bruce Logan Hayhow passed away on Sat 25 Jan 2020, aged 83 years. Bruce was associated with the Institute of Quarrying for many years. He served on both the local (Auckland Branch) and was Secretary of the National IOQNZ Board. His...