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Looming gravel shortage could throw projects into doubt
Looming gravel shortage could throw housing, roading projects into doubt - 1 NEWS NOW Read More...
Rogue small quarries must shape up or be shut
The quarry industry and its health and safety organisation on want a tougher approach taken this year to small quarries that continue to flout health and safety regulations. The quarry industry and its health and safety organisation on want a tougher approach taken...
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...
Politicians not listening to quarry sector, time for change
The chair of New Zealand’s quarry industry association says the sector does not get the attention it deserves from politicians and he’s backed creating a single organisation for the entire extractive sector to help achieve that. The chair of New Zealand’s quarry...
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
A Quarry’s Appeal to Wellington – Mike Higgins
We urgently seek high-level intervention before issues escalate with national implications including supply of the very material that is the foundation of every New Zealand building and road. Mines and quarries are similar, but different yet J Swap Contractors,...
Rock needs to Roll
Send dust ban to dust bin
Aggregate and Quarry Association says if Environment Canterbury implements a new ‘no tolerance’ ban on any dust beyond quarry boundaries it could end a whole range of land-based activities. [button...
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.