AQA - Aggregate & Quarrying Association of New Zealand
About
In 1969, the companies involved in extracting and supplying gravel and allied materials formed the Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand - the AQA.
The AQA was formed in response to the need for an industry group that could represent aggregate suppliers on a range of issues, as well as liase with specifiers and end users of the materials.
Since then association membership has widened to include, for instance, lime suppliers. Membership stands at over 80 companies, which between them produce 85% of the aggregates and allied raw materials used in New Zealand.
The AQA's technical committee is well respected throughout the contracting industry. Training, education, the rehabilitation of quarries and associated environmental issues are also key concerns of the AQA.
The AQA is an incorporated society, with councillors elected from member companies around New Zealand. The AQA's Executive Director works from its office in Wellington. [1]
