by mjd | May 6, 2011 | Award Winners, Branch Awards, Branch News, News, Waikato / Bay of Plenty
The Stu Marsden Trophy was established in the name of Stu Marsden to recognise individual young achievers in the Extractive Industry within the Waikato / Bay of Plenty IOQ Branch. Applications are considered for individuals 35 years and under.The winner receives one...
by mjd | Apr 2, 2011 | Central Districts, News, Obituary
We sadly farewell another great man from our quarrying fraternity. Keith Max died suddenly on 03 April 2011, aged 71. Keith was a great family man who spent most of his life in and around Wellington associated with the quarrying industry. The early part of his life...
by mjd | Feb 10, 2011 | News, Obituary
10.2.2011 It was with great sadness that we received the news this morning that Pat Wallbank was fatally injured yesterday in a road accident on SH39 at Ngaruawahia. Pat was the Inspector of Mines, Quarries and Tunnels for many years and has been Quarry Manager...
by mjd | Nov 20, 2010 | Auckland, Award Winners, Branch Awards, Branch News, News
At the Institute of Quarrying (Auckland Branch) Christmas Dinner sponsored by Porter Hire , one of the highlights was the announcement of the 2010 receipient – for Outstanding Contribution to the Institute of Quarrying over the years quote. Now General Manager...
by mjd | Nov 13, 2009 | News, Obituary
It is with regret we advise the passing of KEN LUDLAM on 3 Nov 2009, aged 73 years. Ken lived in Otaki for most of his life, 50 years with wife Joan. He was mayor of Otaki and Ludlam Way was named in his honour. Ken joined the Waikanae Shingle Co in 1953...
by mjd | Oct 5, 2009 | Auckland, Branch News, News
“More than 26,000 jobs could be created by a proposed 420-hectare industrial park around the Drury quarry, owner Stevenson says.” For those of us in the quarrying sector, a proposal of this nature and magnitude is a good news story, as protection of such a...
