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AQA MEDIA RELEASES & ARTICLES
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Roadblocks removed for quarry sector
The quarry sector is pleased its concerns have been heard about existing RMA national directions stymying access to the rock and sand resources needed to build homes and roads. Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says he’s relieved to see today, the...
Aggregate News – June/July 2025
Immediate RMA reform needed to avoid quarry material shortages
The quarry industry warns of shortages and rising prices of foundation materials for housing and infrastructure due to at least two more years of delays in obtaining consents under the Government’s RMA reforms. Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott...
Aggregate News – April/May 2025
Awards celebrate women in mining and quarrying
A water management engineer and an alluvial gold assistant mine manager, both from the South Island’s West Coast; a Waihi principal metallurgist; and a health and wellbeing manager from Blenheim are the four winners of the mining and quarrying industry awards...
Aggregate News – February/March 2025
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Aggregate News – October/November 2024
Quarry materials front and centre of draft Critical Minerals List
The nation’s quarries say to include what they produce in a draft list of minerals critical for the New Zealand economy recognises that nothing happens without them. Aggregate & Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says while many other nations import quarry...
Aggregate News – August/September 2024
ABOUT QUARRYING IN NEW ZEALAND
USING AGGREGATE
Aggregates are the most consumed bulk product in the world after water. New Zealand uses 9-10 tonnes of aggregate every year for each adult and child.
BUILDING NZ
To build an average house, you need about 250 tonnes of aggregate - for use in concrete, asphalt, mortar and building products.
OUR COMMUNITY
The quarry industry is committed to working alongside local communities and follows stringent planning, environmental and operating conditions.