Institute Of Quarrying - Auckland Branch

IOQ NZ NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2O24

The June edition of the IOQ NZ newsletter is now available.

To view please click on the link below:

https://ioqnz.co.nz/2024/06/newsletter-june-2024/

SITUATIONS VACANT | AVOCA GROUP - QUARRY MANAGERS X 2

- Rarewa, Whangarei
- Pokapu, Bay of Islands.

The Avoca Group has an 80-year history as a proud family operated business, with a reputation for technical expertise in the field of lime and customised fertiliser blends and applications.

Core role accountabilities include production planning and delivery performance, machinery and yard maintenance planning, effective HS&E practices on site, and ongoing training and development for a small team of quarry staff.

Ideally you will have at least 3 years proven experience in a supervisory or management role – preferably within the extractives sector (mining, quarrying) or related industry A or B Grade Quarry Certification (or partially completed) is preferred.

Cover note and CV to be emailed to Ken Wilson of GT Advantage, no later than Monday July 1st 2024.

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 021 278 9992

UPCOMING EVENT | NORTHLAND BRANCH AGM & PRESENTATION - 19 June 2024

See flier below.

IOQ NZ AWARDS | NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31 MAY 2024

Only two weeks to go!

A reminder to forward your 2024 Award nominations on or before 31 May 2024.

To view the awards on offer - click below:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/

2024 AWARDS | BR WEBSTER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Bruce Webster was a founding member of the IOQ in New Zealand. The Scholarship in his memory is to be awarded to individuals who are studying towards qualifications in order to advance their tertiary study or practical learning and is designed to advance the management capability within the quarrying sector.

The Scholarship includes all course fees, travel, accommodation and incidental expenses up to $3,000 per annum, up to a maximum of three years.

Scholarship recipients must be an IOQ member for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying for the scholarship.

For more information and an application form - please click below:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/br-webster-family-education-scholarship/

Applications close 31 May 2024

2024 AWARDS | LYN JORDAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

This award is for the "Best Technical Paper" given at an Institute Branch Meeting or the Quarry NZ Annual Conference.

The award is in memory of the late Lyn Jordan who was an early member of the IOQ NZ Inc and is in the form of a vintage exploder donated by the Explosives Division of ICI NZ Ltd (now Orica).

For information on the award criteria and a nomination form - please click below:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/lyn-jordan-memorial-trophy/

Nominations close 31 May 2024

2024AWARDS | KOMATSU LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Komatsu Leadership Award is presented to an Institute member who has achieved 10 or more years membership, holds a management position within the quarrying industry and has made a valued contribution to the Institute.

This prestigious award is presented every two years and includes an overseas trip.

The nominee must provide written evidence of their valued contribution to the Institute and the quarrying industry over the previous two years.

For more information on this award and to complete a nomination form - click here:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/komatsu-leadership-award/

Nominations close 31 May 2024.

2024 AWARDS | R D HASSED AWARD

The R D Hassed trophy is awarded annually to a New Zealand member of the Institute who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Branch during the current year.
Nominations for this award can be made by any member of the Institute or any group committee.

The criteria for this award and nomination form can be found here:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/rd-hassed-memorial-trophy/

Nominations close 31 May 2024

2024 AWARDS | TERRACAT TRAVEL AWARD

The TerraCat Award is a $3,500 travel grant, towards the cost of travel within New Zealand or Australia for the operator that has consistently shown the most dedication and commitment to the quarrying industry.

The criteria for this award and nomination form can be found here:
https://ioqnz.co.nz/awards/terra-cat-award/

Nominations close 31 May 2024

EVENT | WAIKATO BOP BRANCH FIELD TRIP - 10 April 2024

See flier below.

We will be meeting at the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club at 2pm and will have transport available for the site visit.

FACE TO FACE WORKSHOPS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - April 2024

A reminder the IOQ NZ is offering two one day workshops in both the North and South Island in April 2024 on Emergency Management and Safety Management Systems.

These workshops will be held in Palmerston North, Ashburton and Invercargill offering a total of 8 hours CPD.

For specific dates and locations please refer below:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
*Invercargill – 15 April 2024
*Ashburton – 17 April 2024
*Palmerston North – 22 April 2024

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
*Invercargill – 16 April 2024
*Ashburton – 18 April 2024
*Palmerston North – 23 April 2024

Times: 8am – 4pm
Cost: $200 Member; $400 Non-Member
Facilitator: Wayne Scott

For more information on course detail and to register – visit our IOQ NZ website and select Store/Courses and Webinars.

Or click here: https://ioqnz.co.nz/courses-webinars/

UPCOMING EVENT | NORTHLAND BRANCH TECHNICAL EVENING - 6 March 2024

See flier below.

UPCOMING EVENT | WAIKATO BOP BRANCH TECHNICAL EVENING - 21 February 2024

Please see flier below.

EVENT | AUCKLAND BRANCH XMAS AWARDS & CHARITY FUNCTION - 17 November 2023

Please see flier below.

WORKSAFE NZ ROADSHOW – Carcinogens and Airborne Risks

11 locations around New Zealand

For locations near you, information and registration details please click below:

https://ioqnz.co.nz/2022/08/worksafe-nz-roadshow-carcinogens-and-airborne-risks/

NOTIFICATION OF IOQ NZ AGM | 13 July 2022

Please accept this notification as confirmation and advanced notice of the INSTITUTE OF QUARRYING NZ INC’s 54th Annual General Meeting which will be held in the Plenary Room, TSB Stadium, 1 Rogan Street, New Plymouth at 2.30pm on Wednesday the 13th July 2022.

AGENDA:

1. Apologies
2. Condolences
3. Approval of Minutes of 53rd AGM [Wednesday 14 July 2021]
4. Matters Arising
5. President’s Report
6. Approval of Financial Report 2021
7. Secretary’s Report
8. Educational Officer’s Report
9. 2023 Membership Fees
10. Proposed IOQ NZ Rule Change
11. Business Plan Update
12. Branch Reports
13. Quarry NZ Conference 2023 Christchurch
14. Friends of the IOQ
15. Election of Officers
16. General Business

Dean Torstonson
IOQ NZ (Inc.) President

UPCOMING EVENT | NORTHLAND AGM AND TECHNICAL EVENING - 5 JULY 2022

See flier below.