AGGREGATE & QUARRY ASSOCIATION
Quarry operators around the country welcome new regulations rectifying earlier rules on developments involving wetlands but say it’s come at considerable cost. Aggregate & Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says the unintended consequences of rushed...
Quarry operators around the country are pleased the Government’s new National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land extends to quarries, says an industry leader. Aggregate & Quarry Association (AQA) CEO Wayne Scott says quarries, by far, give a better return...
Today marks an important step in delivering a world-class infrastructure strategy that will enable New Zealand to remain a first-world economy. That’s how the quarry industry has responded to the Government’s tabled response to Te Waihanga/New Zealand Infrastructure...
Do people come before nature? It’s an age-old issue which comes into sharp focus as New Zealand grapples with climate change, large scale farming practices and urban expansion. I’m a staunch supporter of maintaining and improving our environment – but like most Kiwis,...
Children from an urban Auckland school and a rural Otago school are the winners of the Rock our Future competition for 2022. Twelve finalists were selected from over 100 entries, and delegates at the July QuarryNZ conference in New Plymouth voted, resulting in winners...
Article by Brad Olsen, Infometrics New analysis from Infometrics points to a considerable lift in infrastructure investment over the next decade, as maintenance and upgrades of local networks ratchet up. Our analysis extends our infrastructure horizon until 2031 and...