by mjd | Dec 5, 2008 | Award Winners, Branch Awards, News, Waikato / Bay of Plenty
The 2008 WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY Christmas function held at the Waikato Stadium was an absolute ripper of a night. Tim Armstrong and his band belted out some sensational tunes all night and kept everybody busy on the dance floor especially myself. Even Elvis put in an...
by mjd | Sep 18, 2008 | Award Winners, Founding Members, News
When the Founding Members were recognised at the Annual Conference Titan Volvo Awards Dinner in July 2008, signalling 40 years of the Institute of Quarrying in New Zealand, not all were present to receive their trophies. And as it is always much better to present such...
by mjd | Sep 5, 2008 | News
A 48 page booklet entitled “Lime – The Essential Element in New Zealand Agriculture” is now available in PDF format Compiled for the Northland Lime Millers Association and Associates, it provides a useful reference for those working in or associated...
by mjd | Aug 26, 2008 | AQA Awards, AQA Efficiency Award, Award Winners
Winstone Aggregates – on the road to energy efficiency 2008 is the first year this award has been made – to the company that has made significant improvements in their energy efficiency and conservation measures within their operations. Winstone Aggregates...
by mjd | Aug 13, 2008 | Local Reports, News, Reports
Doug Upston is the Quarry Manager for Blackhead Quarries Ltd, Balclutha Quarry. Email Doug Overview In February 2004, Blackhead Quarries was significantly expanded with the addition of assets from the two shareholder companies. Palmer & Son Ltd and Fulton Hogan...
by mjd | Jul 13, 2008 | Award Winners, Founding Members, News
In order to mark the 40th Annual Conference, your Executive Committee decided to recognise the founding members who attended the first Annual Conference of the IOQ held in 1969A special Founding Member Award was produced (pictured at left) and awarded by UK President,...
