by mjd | May 15, 2011 | Auckland, Branch News, News
Three Kings Quarry is located just 6km from the Auckland CBD. As it nears the end of its life as a working quarry, Winstone Aggregates proposal to utilise it as a cleanfill / development site moves a step closer. ..read...
by mjd | May 10, 2011 | Auckland, Branch News, Local Reports, News, Reports
10 May 2011. At the Auckland Branch Meeting held our sponsors venue, Gough CAT commenced the evening with Sales Manager Tony Smith reviewing factors attributed to increased operator comfort and safety, with an particular emphasis on hearing. It’s not that many...
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 20, 2011 | Award Winners, RD Hassed Memorial Trophy
Les Ward has been associated with the Institute of Quarrying for many years, and is well known to the Waikato / Bay of Plenty Branch for his organisational skills. Les is currently serving on the NZ Branch...
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...
