Overview

The AQA represents members on all manner of industry, government, health & safety, technical and other issues.

AQA members produce in excess of an estimated 45 million tonnes of aggregate, limestone and allied products each year. That’s about 9-10 tonnes – or a truckload, for every New Zealander, young and old. Our members produce the aggregates which form the foundation and walls of almost every building across our nation as well most of our roads. Quarries also supply allied raw materials such as limestone which help keep our farms productive.

The AQA represents aggregate suppliers on all manner of industry, government, health and safety, technical and other issues. We are a small organisation with an active board, supported by three part-time staff.

The AQA is an incorporated society, with board members elected from member companies around New Zealand. The AQA’s Chair is Jayden Ellis, who is Stevenson Construction Materials’ Technical Manager. The AQA’s Chief Executive is Wayne Scott, who is based in Wellington.

• Advocacy with, and lobbying of central and local government
• Submission on local and regional plans
• Planning support and advice for members
• Technical support for members and users of our products
• Community engagement on the importance and significance of aggregates
• Communicate with members on international trends and learnings
• Liaison through MinEx on Health and Safety issues
• Promote and support industry training through engagement with MITO and IOQNZ