by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | Award Winners, Mimico Environmental Award, News
The MIMICO Environment and Community Award, was judged by Bernie Napp. He said that Blackhead Quarries had won against three other impressive candidates through being the first quarry in the country to use an electric truck. The 30 tonne truck, imported from China,...
by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | AJ and RJ Loader Shield Sponsor's Display, Award Winners, News
This award in the form of a shield donated by Andy and Raewyn Loader. Andy was a Past Chairman of the NZ Institute and the trophy is for the best sponsor’s display at each Annual Conference. Atrax Group is the world leader in the design, manufacture, integration and...
by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | Award Winners, Honorary Fellowships
This year we recognised Steve Ellis with an Honorary Fellowship, presented in recognition of long-standing service to the IOQNZ. Steve was brought up in a family that owned quarries in Christchurch and in his own words “a family of pebble gatherers”. He...
by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | News
The Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Institute member, or members, whose technical paper is judged the best given at an Institute Branch Meeting or the NZ Annual Conference. This year one presenter stood out from the rest and it is fitting that Dr Mary...
by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | Award Winners, News, WorkSafe Safety Leadership Award
The WorkSafe Chief Inspectors Safety Leadership Award recognises demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and safety leadership in the area of workplace health and safety, in both the extractives and extractives support sectors. When Winstone Aggregates...
by mjd | Aug 2, 2021 | Award Winners, News, Winstone Aggregates Safety Award
For the past 60 years Walton Park Sand has provided specialist sand products for foundries, industrial flooring, construction and water filtration systems across Otago and New Zealand. Over time Walton Park Sand has adapted and revolutionised their processes for...
