by mjd | Oct 23, 2007 | News
Waitakaruru was once a quarry, located just a few kilometres from Hamilton. Photo from the sculpture park website.Now 42 acres has been turned into a sculpture park and arboretum. Planting started in 1991 after it was purchased from Winstone Ltd. There are ponds,...
by mjd | Sep 21, 2007 | Award Winners, IOQNZ Award
The IOQNZ Award is a new award (See Awards Section for full details) in the form of a mounted Institute of Quarrying NZ Inc crest. Recipients of the Award in 2007: Bryan Bartley (Hon.F) – for services to the Institute of Quarrying and Quarrying Industry.Bryan...
by mjd | Sep 15, 2007 | News
Auckland City Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee has recommended final approval of Private Plan Change 7. This decision allows Landco’s Stonefields development on the site of the former Mt Wellington Quarry to move ahead to provide homes for over...
by mjd | Aug 31, 2007 | News
Ever wondered how many pot-holes are repaired by each local council each year? Here’s a USA website dedicated to promoting concrete roads. www.nomorepotholes.com Could we peruade our local bodies in NZ to switch to concrete roads? Bill Abbott recently moved to...
by mjd | Aug 9, 2007 | Conference News, News
Many expressed an interest in purchasing photos taken at the Wellington Conference 2007. Here’s just a handful: Malcolm Hunter & Don Webb Mike McPherson & partner Sharyn & Gary Clouston Tania Sparks & Ross Picard Roddy & Yvonne Maxwell...
by mjd | Jul 20, 2007 | Award Winners, Honorary Fellowships
Brian Bouzaid has a passion for the quarrying industry. Over the past 14 years he has served the NZ IOQ well – not only serving his Wellington Branch but also as an very active and dedicated council member for the National Executive. He represented us well...
