News
Obituary – Merv Leach
“A legend has just died. Our column of Andesite Rock has broken” This was the notice announcing the sad news on 7 April 2016 that MERV LEACH had passed away, aged 87. Merv had been involved in the quarrying business since the early 50’s spending many of his early days...
WorkSafe NZ Workshops 2016
The WorkSafe High Hazard Team (HHU) is holding workshops throughout New Zealand on: - Certificates of Competence - Oral Examinations - Continued Professional Development - The New Health and Safety at Work Act This is your opportunity to come along and hear HHU...
Quarry Operator required – Websters Lime
We are looking for a new quarry operator. Websters Hydrated Lime Co is a family owned and operated limestone quarry and processing plant based in Havelock North. We are committed to supplying a large range of products for both rural and industrial applications. We are...
Dr Sabina Michnowicz to present at local branches
Dr Sabina Michnowicz is about to commence a tour to present at most IOQNZ local branches during March / April 2016 29 March 2016 Christchurch 31 March 2016 Dunedin 12 April 2016 Auckland 14 April 2016 Whangarei 19 April 2016 Hamilton Occupational exposure to dust...
Training Courses available for 2016
The following training courses are available for 2016: ACT Safety MITO Drilling courses MITO Quarrying and Mining courses
Webinars and CPD programmes
Your IOQNZ Executive Committee is committed to providing an opportunity for all members to take part in on-going training and since the Annual 2015 Conference in Hamilton, the IOQNZ has worked closely with Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) on developing a...
Chief Inspector – Extractives appointed
WorkSafe NZ have appointed MARK PIZEY as Chief Inspector - High Hazards Unit upload Media release
NZP&M Mineral Guidelines
NZ Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) have developed a number of Minerals Guidelines for permit holders and applicants. Guidelines are available on the NZP&M Website Annual Summary Reporting Guideline relevant. More details
Merry Christmas 2015
Dear Members The IOQ Office will be closed from 23 December 2015 and will re-open on 18 January 2016. For urgent enquiries from 6 January 2016 - please contact Gordon Laing on 027 497 1808. All general enquiries will be responded to upon our return. The IOQNZ...
Blenheim Conference – Speakers
The 2016 QuarryNZ conference will be held in Blenheim between 13-15 July 2016. Conference Theme is Sound, Safe and Solid. We would like to hear feedback from our members on the kind of speakers they would like to listen to or any recommendations. Please send your...
Exam Dates for CoC
WorkSafe NZ Have issued exam dates for new CoC applicants
CPD for Extractives Dec 2015
WorkSafe NZ have released 10/12/2015 a Gazette Notice re Continuing Professional Development. Gazette Notice
Risk Management Course – Invercargill
Mines Rescue are running a Risk Management training course in Invercargill on 9-10 December at the Ascot Hotel from 8.30 am each day. The tutor is Dave Stewart. The course cost is $775 plus GST. The course is part of the COC requirements. For further information...
WorkSafeNZ release Good Practice Guidelines
The following documents are available: Quarry Essentials Pocket Guide
Certificates of Competency renewal date extended
Update from WorkSafe NZ re Certificates of Competency Renewals We have been advised by WorkSafe NZ (30 Nov 2015) that the deadline for Quarry Managers to renew Certificates of Competency has been extended from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2016. The IOQNZ urges each...
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