by mjd | Apr 4, 2006 | News
Hallswell Quarry had been quarried for over 140 years until its closure in 1990. So why are we mentioning it now? Take a look at the website to find out how a well planned rehabilitation plan can work wonders at your quarry. Its something Christchurch is now very...
by mjd | Mar 21, 2006 | Branch News, Canterbury, Local Reports, News, Reports
The Canterbury Branch of the Institute of Quarrying NZ (Inc) had a very busy week at the end of February 2006 commencing with a branch meeting on Monday 27th February at the Equestrian Hotel Christchurch, with a strong turn out – 48 members in attendance. New...
by mjd | Mar 15, 2006 | Award Winners Reports, News
The Ministry for the Environment has called for submissions this month to enter the Green Ribbon Awards with the nominations closing on Friday 31 March. The awards are given to businesses doing outstanding work for a cleaner, greener New Zealand. Categories for the...
by mjd | Feb 15, 2006 | News
15/02/06. Blasting is common place for many of us quarry people.For some it’s quite an event and this article recording ablast at Taylor’s Lime at Dunback (near McRaes Gold) made it to the ODT (for non NZer’s, that’s short for Otago Daily...
by mjd | Feb 7, 2006 | Auckland, Branch News, Local Reports, News, Reports
When Lindsay Cook, General Manager of Mounts Wire Industries describes some of his company’s achievements he does so with a quiet passion, and a real sense of pride. After all, not many companies extend back 87 years In 1919 Mounts Wire commenced its operations...
by mjd | Dec 16, 2005 | Award Winners, Branch News, Central Districts, Environment, Mimico Environmental Award, News, Reports
Owhiro Bay Quarry wins Environmental Award Owhiro Bay Quarry has been recognised with an important environmental award. The MIMICO Environmental Award is testament to the $500,000 rehabilitation of Wellington’s south coast, a major transformation from the old...