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2009 Niemac Trophy
Holcim Aggregates Hastings Operation received the prized Niemac working model jaw crusher for 2009 from Graham Fergusson Hans Hollis proudly poses with the trophy
2009 Honorary Fellow -John McCallum
Honorary Fellowships are for recognition of long standing service to the IOQ.
2009 AQA Energy Efficiency Award
Winstone Aggregates were the winners of the AQA Energy Efficiency Award. They also secured it in 2008 ! (L-R)AQA President, James Boyce, Jason Lowe, Winstone Aggregates National Manufacturing Manager, with EECA Energy Services Account Manager, Don Lewis
Nonsensical approach to Quarrying hits rock bottom
CEO of Staterra, Richard Michael aims to raise awareness of misconceptions surrounding quarrying and other extractive industries. And that should spell good news for our industry. Read more in NZ Herald Article - 6 Jul 2009
Minor tweaks of IOQNZ Rules
The Executive Council believes a few minor changes are required to the IOQNZ Rules, and the proposed amendments are to be voted on at the IOQNZ AGM to be held on Wed 08/07/09 at Invercargill. We ask that members Upload IOQ-Rules-V3 look over the proposed amendments...
Oparure Quarry Wins Prestigious Caernarfon Award 2009
McDonald's Lime, Oparure Quarry management and staff are on a high. And well they might be. Each year the IOQ International Presidents select the best paper given at an Institute conference, seminar, meeting etc anywhere in the world which is adjudged to have...
Otago / Southland Meeting Feb 09
18 February 2009 This was our first meeting for twelve months, other than a field trip to the Oamaru area April last year.
IOQNZ Embroidered Polo Shirts available
IOQNZ Polo Shirts manufactured in an open-weave cool fabric are available for sale. Embroidered with the IOQ crest as per photos below: Two colours - Black and dark blue Upload IOQNZ Poloshirt Order Form
2009 Quarry Industry Study Tour
2009 Quarry Industry Study Tour ? 12 to 26 April 2009 Following the highly successful 2007 Quarry Industry Study Tour to Germany and France, Trafalgar Tours has organised a fully escorted Quarry Industry Study Tour to France and Netherlands in April 2009 for members...
Mike Ross in Canterbury
As Mike Ross was recently in Christchurch, the opportunity was taken at short notice for for him to present his paper from this year's IOQ/AQA Conference at a Canterbury meeting. A good attendance was rewarded with the interesting history of Rock Products The story as...
Aaron Thwaites wins Stu Marsden Award
The 2008 WAIKATO / BAY OF PLENTY Christmas function held at the Waikato Stadium was an absolute ripper of a night. Tim Armstrong and his band belted out some sensational tunes all night and kept everybody busy on the dance floor especially myself. Even Elvis put in an...
Two Founding Members Honoured
When the Founding Members were recognised at the Annual Conference Titan Volvo Awards Dinner in July 2008, signalling 40 years of the Institute of Quarrying in New Zealand, not all were present to receive their trophies. And as it is always much better to present such...
Lime Millers launch Industry Booklet
A 48 page booklet entitled "Lime - The Essential Element in New Zealand Agriculture" is now available in PDF format Compiled for the Northland Lime Millers Association and Associates, it provides a useful reference for those working in or associated with the Lime...
2008 Energy Efficiency Award
Winstone Aggregates - on the road to energy efficiency 2008 is the first year this award has been made - to the company that has made significant improvements in their energy efficiency and conservation measures within their operations. Winstone Aggregates is taking...
Doug Upston’s quarry – 2008 Niemac Award winner
Doug Upston is the Quarry Manager for Blackhead Quarries Ltd, Balclutha Quarry. Email Doug Overview In February 2004, Blackhead Quarries was significantly expanded with the addition of assets from the two shareholder companies. Palmer & Son Ltd and Fulton Hogan Ltd....
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