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The best of Aussie Quarries – Rocktec Award Report
Gavin Hartley recently returned from his trip to Australia visiting several quarries near Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. His report is attached
Rocktec Innovation Award Report 2010
Gavin Hartley, current IOQNZ President and Blackhead Quarry Manager was the recipient of the inaugural Rocktec Award in 2010. Gavin's report on his trip (visiting a bunch of quarries in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania) is below ...
2011 – AQA Quarry & Mining Award
The 2011 Quarry & Mining Community & Social Sustainability Award was won by Brand X - Gordon & Netta Burnside. Netta if pictured here with the magazines editor, Alan Titchall.
2011 AQA Mimico Environmental Award
Perry Aggregates, Waingaro Road Quarry, Ngaruawahia was the receipient of the Mimico Environmental Award 2011. Mr Phill Houben receives the magnificent trophy from Rex Davies. (R) Dr Morgan Williams
2011 Gough CAT Award
Allan McDowell Quarry Manager with Perry Aggregates Ngaruawahia Quarry received the Gough CAT Travel Award, valued at $3500
2011 Honorary Fellow
Robert Webster is lost for words when President Warwick Leach announces the 2011 Honorary Fellowship. However Julie is delighted with the decision.
2011 Rocktec Innovation Award
IOQ Northland Branch Chairman, Jason Hinton receives the Rocktech Innovation Award 2011, from Sales Manager, Les Ward.
2011 Winstone Aggregates Safety Award
2011 RJ & AJ Loader Sponsors Shield
West-Trak received the AJ & RJ Loader Shield for Best Sponsors Display 2011.
2011 Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy
Glenn Kiernan, National Manager of Inline Drilling was the 2011 recipient of the Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy. Electronic Detonators vs Non-El Detonators and new Blast Hole Loading Techniques. . . You decide” was presented to the Waikato / Bay of Plenty Branch during...
Auckland Branch supplier evening with SKF & Bridgestone
Branch Report by Chris Gray On 14th June ‘11 the Auckland Branch held their suppliers evening This year it was hosted by SKF New Zealand Ltd at their facilities in East Tamaki. Gary Allen, SKF National Sales Manager, got things underway with an introduction to SKF and...
Winstone 3 Kings Quarry plan
Three Kings Quarry is located just 6km from the Auckland CBD. As it nears the end of its life as a working quarry, Winstone Aggregates proposal to utilise it as a cleanfill / development site moves a step closer. ..read more
H&S Review – Auckland
10 May 2011. At the Auckland Branch Meeting held our sponsors venue, Gough CAT commenced the evening with Sales Manager Tony Smith reviewing factors attributed to increased operator comfort and safety, with an particular emphasis on hearing. It's not that many years...
Stu Marsden Trophy – Waikato / Bay of Plenty Award
The Stu Marsden Trophy was established in the name of Stu Marsden to recognise individual young achievers in the Extractive Industry within the Waikato / Bay of Plenty IOQ Branch. Applications are considered for individuals 35 years and under.The winner receives one...
Keith Max
We sadly farewell another great man from our quarrying fraternity. Keith Max died suddenly on 03 April 2011, aged 71. Keith was a great family man who spent most of his life in and around Wellington associated with the quarrying industry. The early part of his life...
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