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2017 – IOQNZ Award
From the time Gordon Laing arrived in NZ in 2000 to manage the close of Winstone Aggregates' Lunn Ave Quarry, he also made his presence felt as a member of the IOQNZ Auckland Branch. Gordon also served on the IOQNZ board for a number of years and was President from...
2017 – AJ & RJ Loader Sponsor’s Award
It was the first outing at a QuarryNZ Conference for Prime Pump. Prime Pump is a New Zealand based company that works exclusively on pumping solutions for mining, civil, marine, industrial and agricultural sectors. Their products, mainly drainage and slurry pumps and...
2017 – NZ Quarry & Mining Awards
This year editor of NZ Quarry and Mining Magazine, Alan Titchall recognised three persons in the quarrying industry as "future leaders" . They ere each provided with a certificate and $1000 each. Details about each of the recipients is courtesy of Q&M Magazine, July...
2017 – Chief Inspectors Award
The Worksafe New Zealand Chief Inspector Extractives 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. The...
2017 – Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy
Andy Loader's paper presented at the QuarryNZ 2017 conference titled "QUARRYING IN THE AUCKLAND REGION - Past Present and Future" required a considerable amount of research, particularly to obtain copies of the many photos from library archival records. He discussed...
2017 – RD Hassed Memorial trophy
The 2017 RD Hassed Memorial Trophy was awarded to Matt Webster of Websters hydrated Lime Co Ltd. Matt has reinvigorated the Central Districts region, as both Branch Chairman and member of Executive Council IOQNZ. He has increased member numbers and meetings throughout...
Webinars – Aug-Oct 2017
The following webinars are now available: Sessions commence at 12 noon NZST DateSubject / InformationPresenterRegistrationChoose Session CPD HoursCPD Competency AUGUST 2017: August 04: CONVEYORS Sean Kinder 12 noon 1 Operating and safety systems August 07: TEST...
WorkSafe NZ COC Review Workshops
WorkSafe New Zealand, the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board) and MITO are holding nationwide workshops to provide an overview and explanation of the consultation process for: • proposed revised CoC requirements (WorkSafe and the Board) • proposed...
Orica Safe Efficient Blasting Course – Nov 2017
Registration of Interest Safe and Efficient Blasting In Quarries TRAINING PROGRAM - 3 day course OBJECTIVES To give course participants a greater understanding of drilling and blasting technology so they can carry out their jobs with greater safety and efficiency. WHO...
WorkSafeNZ BoE Newsletter June17
WSNZ-BOE1706-Newsletter Contains: Continuing professional development (CPD) New online CoC application and CPD logbook system Feedback from panels of examiners workshops Proposed CoC requirements New certificate of competence results
Keith Niederer passes
Affectionately known in New Zealand and in many parts around the world as "Mr Quarryman" Keith Niederer passed away 10 June 2017, aged 95. Many of us will remember his lectures about the feats of mankind including construction of the pyramids; the salesman from...
Webinars June / July 2017
The following webinars are now available: Morning sessions commence at 12 noon NZST ; Afternoon sessions vary - 4 pm and 5pm NZST Date Subject / InformationPresenterRegistrationChoose Session CPD HoursCPD Competency Jun 06: SOCIAL LICENCE TO OPERATE Wayne Scott PM 1...
WorkSafeNZ Workshop Northland – June 20
Inspectors from the WorkSafe High Hazards Unit and the NZ Mining Board of Examiners (BoE) will be hosting in conjunction with the Institute of Quarrying an Extractives industry workshop in Whangarei. The workshop will provide information on the Certificate of...
IOQ Northland Branch meeting
IOQ Northland have arranged a technical evening on 31 May 2017 6:30pm Pirtek will present of Environmental Risk Management, and Common Fluid Injection Injuries and Prevention It will be an informative evening CPD available download flier for noticeboards
Health and Safety Management Template
Many quarries, particularly smaller operators, continue to struggle with Health and Safety management. Recognising this, MinEx, supported by the AQA and IOQNZ, has produced a H&S template. This provides the outline of a health and safety management system. By...
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