Featured in the NZ Herald The Government has signalled that 2020 will see major announcements on infrastructure. Given this is an election year, there will no doubt be plenty of photo opportunities of Ministers in fluoro jackets wielding spades or sitting on diggers.
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Industry Group chalks up half century
The Aggregate & Quarry Association (AQA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “it’s a milestone and demonstrates the stability of the industry and its importance for New Zealand,” says AQA CEO Wayne Scott.
Crunch time’ for NZ’s quarries as aggregate price soar
Pressure on the country’s quarries has sparked a warning that road workers and building makers may be forced to import heaps of aggregate.
New basecourse requirement will drive up roading construction costs
New Zealand’s national aggregates organisation says it fears new requirements for roading aggregate from the NZ Transport Agency will end up reducing the number of sites making basecourse and increase the cost of road building. New basecourse requirement will drive up...
Looming gravel shortage could throw projects into doubt
Looming gravel shortage could throw housing, roading projects into doubt - 1 NEWS NOW Read More...
Lizard Transfer a winner for Quarry
Lizard Transfer a winner for Quarry- Hutt News July 25 2017
Demand for gravel is running ahead of local supplies
Demand for gravel is running ahead of local supplies - Brian Roche Read More...
Kudos for Fulton Hogan Quarry
Kudos for Fulton Hogan Quarry - Te Puke Times
Comments on the emissions from the Yaldhurst Quarries
Comments by Kelvin W. Duncan,PhD