The Waingaro Quarry has been part of the Ngāruawāhia landscape since 1947, providing vital resources for homes, roads and other projects and developments over the decades. As the quarry approaches its current capacity, plans are being developed to gradually expand the quarry pit into another part of the existing site. The proposed expansion includes the […]
Silica dust, along with other crushing-related dust, is not only an eyesore for the local community and damaging to plant and equipment but, most importantly, poses a risk to workers’ health. We can’t eliminate it so we need to control it.
Health and Safety is a huge part of our day to day and thanks to the team’s efforts, Stevenson Concrete has been recognised by Concrete NZ for our leadership and innovation in helping to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. Over the last two years, we have achieved a remarkable reduction in […]
Our journey from best-guess to research-driven edge protection. Safety bunds are an essential part of any surface mining and quarry operation but how safe are they? In March 2020, a subcontractor tragically died in an accident when the articulated dump truck they were driving travelled over a safety bund and fell to the bench below […]
Megan Leeson started her career at Stevenson in 2018 when close family friend Shane Toto helped her get a job at Drury quarry. Two of her siblings Gemma and Adam were already working at the quarry when Megan joined the Drury team, and later siblings Alix and Faye came on board too. Four years later […]
Warren Coe and Colin Stretch teamed up to build a sculpture out of old machinery parts found in the clay and on top of the quarry at Drury. “Some of the parts are very old such as the drill steels that were used to drill into the faces by hand. Bernie McDonald is a driller […]
Stevenson Aggregates was announced as the winner of the WorkSafe Chief Inspector Safety Leadership Award at the annual QuarryNZ conference. This is a top award and recognises the hard work the team at Stevenson put in and the results we have achieved. The WorkSafe Chief Inspector Safety Leadership Award recognises demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement […]
Tomorrow’s Leader award winner Jo Young with Brittney Flavell who also collected the award for Charlotte Harrison, and Alan Titchall from Q+M.
The Puketutu Rehabilitation Project in Auckland’s Manukau Harbour began in 2012 on behalf of Watercare. To meet Auckand’s future needs, a safe location was required to dispose of waste solids from the wastewater treatment plant in Māngere. The plant produces about 330 tonnes of treated biosolids a day. Instead of sending the biosolids to the […]
Pre-casting is an efficient low-carbon emission process for constructing speed tables and other concrete road structures. Stevenson was proud to supply the concrete to Fulton Hogan’s pre-cast modular speed table for Auckland Transport in Kumeū. Installation of a traditional in-situ built table typically takes about two weeks to complete. This pre-cast speed table took only […]
Stevenson was the first company to enter an all-women team in the recent NZIOB Northern Region Golf Day. Diversity and equal opportunity are foundational to Stevenson’s values, and we are focused on working towards becoming industry leaders in this area. We often support industry organisations like the New Zealand Institute of Building, so we jumped […]
Environmental Compliance Manager and Kaiārahi Tara Edwards-Tusa and Quarry Operator Mike Buckley worked with ecology consultants Bioresearches to locate, catch and release eight endemic Copper Skinks at Drury quarry. The skinks, the smallest of New Zealand’s endemic lizards, were found in the western façade area of the quarry and moved into a covenanted, pest-controlled area […]
The CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition was held in March at Manfeild Park, Feilding. Michael (Mouse) Brown from Tauhei quarry used a 13-tonne digger to scoop and serve ice cream to the young spectators, earning him first place in the event, and second place overall. After his success in winning the Waikato regional competition, […]
The Komatsu Women In Extractives Lunch was held at the Jet Park Hotel in Hamilton in March. The event is in its second year where awards that celebrate diversity and inclusion in the industry are presented. There are three award categories, the Kristy Christensen Memorial Award, Emerging Star and Leader Of The Year. Fifteen nominations […]
Stevenson has been working with the natural volcanic material perlite to create a concrete product with a dramatically reduced carbon impact. The carbon footprint for perlite is under 100 kg per tonne, much less than the 500-800 kg produced for each tonne of cement and lower than other supplementary cementitious materials – SCMs – like […]
Stevenson’s cadetship programme is aimed at school leavers and young people who are thinking about a career in the quarrying industry. The cadets follow a two-year structured training programme where they rotate through various areas in the business. This allows them to explore a range of jobs that Stevenson offers and discover their preferences. Learning […]
Stevenson is community-focused and enjoys engaging with our local people. Each of our sites has a sponsorship fund dedicated to projects that support community clubs, schools and teams. The sponsorship fund strengthens our relationships and allows us to make meaningful contributions to the community. Sponsorship helps us get to know the people in our neighbourhood. […]
Tauhei Quarry Manager Allan McDonald is no stranger to the industry. With thirty years of quarrying experience under his belt, he is a valuable and knowledgeable leader to his crew of fifteen. Allan comes from a farming background and has always had an interest in machinery. He was surprised to discover that he has a […]
Quarry Engineer Bryn Llewellyn from Waingaro quarry wants to see a change in consumer culture. He has taken a small step to inspire people inside and outside of the business to do their part for our planet. He asks people to consider what they are buying and to think about what the end-of-life process will […]
Tara Edwards-Tusa, Kaiārahi and Environmental Compliance Manager at Stevenson, recently completed the Kaiārahi o Akengokengo Māori Leadership course.
On Tuesday 3rd October, the annual Fulton Hogan Good Work Awards were held to recognise the remarkable achievements of top-performing teams and individuals. The event was well-attended and showcased excellencefrom across the motu. The awards highlight the achievements of regions, teams and individuals, making it a heartwarming and inspiring occasion. It is a chance to […]
The first two of a new fleet of concrete trucks have hit the roads and you’ll notice they look a little different! The Stevenson brand means everything to us. It represents our culture, one that’s built on more than a century of loyalty, determination, and community focus. We’re immensely proud of our new look, it […]
Warren Coe is a hard-working joker who is part of the furniture at Drury quarry. His personalised plate is QRYHRD (Quarry Hard) but everyone who knows Warren will agree that he is a man with a big heart who likes to laugh. He is a positive role model and a helpful mentor to those who […]
A cadetship programme is now in place in Stevenson Aggregates. The programme is aimed at school leavers and young people. It serves as a stepping stone for those that are wanting to pursue a career in the quarrying industry. We provide a comprehensive, structured training programme, mentorship and financial development support during a two-year programme […]
Drury Quarry Manager Nathan Gibbons has won the Turnco Niemac JCI Astec Achievement Award at the 2023 IOQ awards. The award is made to recognise personal achievement by an IOQ member working as a quarry plant operator or engineer. The intent is to reward a person directly responsible for plant operation, or in plant maintenance, […]
Willis Bond’s newest development project, Catalina Bay Apartments, has a rich aviation history and is located at the northernmost tip of Hobsonville Point. The site was previously owned by the Royal New Zealand Airforce and was used to launch and house the Catalina and Sunderland flying boats.
Drury Quarry Manager Nathan Gibbons designed a solution that allows a truck and trailer to be filled in three passes rather than four, saving up to 130 loader movements per day.
Cheri Sam is an experienced machine specialist and Stevenson brand champ at Clevedon quarry. Her can-do attitude and willingness to learn makes Cheri a valuable asset to the small team out at Clevedon. For almost three years Cheri worked in the contracting division for Fulton Hogan where the majority of her work was drainage jobs […]
Rosie Toto-Croucher has been a friendly and familiar face out at Drury quarry for the past 12 years. She has recently been promoted to loader leading hand, which puts her in charge of Drury’s 11 loader drivers. Rosie arrives at the quarry around 5.45 am each day for a 6 am start. “Before we get […]
Operating a mobile cone crusher in a climate of -30° proved challenging for Drury’s Assistant Quarry Manager Ashton Cogdale on his recent 8-week trip to the coldest place on earth, Antarctica. Ashton was selected from a group of 23 people who applied to work on the 70-year-old McMurdo Station redevelopment project. The project team was […]
We’re on the lookout for new Lab Technicians. Come along to our Recruitment Open Day at Stevenson Drury! Lab technician is the perfect position for someone who’s not afraid of getting their hands dirty. At Stevenson, our technicians carry out testing on aggregates, soil, asphalt and conduct environmental monitoring. No experience is required – we […]
Business Service Manager Jayden Ellis has reached an impressive 30-year milestone at Stevenson. He is the third generation of his family to be working in the quarrying industry with both his dad and grandfather paving the way. Jayden joined the business in 1993 as a school leaver, “My dad Steve Ellis was a quarry manager […]
Suretha Jacobs (SJ) and Shannon Bratton from Stevenson Transport stepped up to support the people of Hawkes Bay after the devastating impacts of cyclone Gabrielle. A call to action was put out to Stevenson staff, customers and suppliers to donate much-needed supplies for families in need.
The Drury team and mana whenua have acknowledged the completion of the new Drury admin offices and lab. Stevenson staff along with representatives from Ngāti Tamaoho held a dawn blessing on site. Kaumatua Ted Ngataki and his wife Waiata along with Kuia Helen Rawiri welcomed the group with karanga before blessing the new buildings with […]
Providing a safe environment and education about minimising risk in the workplace really is the number one priority at Stevenson. Engineering Operations Manager Ross Ashby was involved in the production of a recent safety video, Be Seen – Be Heard. Ross organised an end-of-life ute to show a dramatic and sobering illustration of why exclusion […]
Stevenson has completed the third of four concrete floor pours for a new 45-million-litre reservoir at Auckland’s Redoubt Road reservoir complex. In one of Stevenson’s largest-ever pours, in November last year, the team poured over 500 m3 of concrete, representing around 100 trucks, in just one night. Key account and business development manager Shaun Rippingale […]
Maintenance mechanical supervisor Adam Jeremic manages the close-knit team that looks after the day and night shift aggregates for Drury quarry. The diverse team of 18 is made up of 7 night shift fitters, 3 cleaners, 4 day shift trade fitters, 1 apprentice, 2 trades assistants and supervisor Adam. There is a lot of gear […]
Brian Morgan has a rich history and is an integral part of the Tauhei community. In 1962, Brian began working at what was then the Waikato District Council quarry in Tauhei. Almost 60 years later Brian continues to demonstrate his strong work ethic and reliability as a water cart driver for Stevenson. His experience, knowledge […]
Last month, Stevenson’s Drury assistant quarry manager Ashton Cogdale embarked on an Antarctica adventure to continue with the work at McMurdo Station that was interrupted during the pandemic. Ashton and Canterbury portable quarry operator Charles Phillips joined Fulton Hogan’s Roydon quarry department manager Nick Hornblow, Miners Road quarry supervisor Chris Williams and Appleby quarry specialist […]
Highbury Triangle is a development project by Kāinga Ora which sees Stevenson Concrete supplying more than 3500 m3 or 700 6-wheeler truckloads of concrete through commercial contractor CMP construction. The project began in April 2022, and so far Stevenson has supplied 1645 m3 of product with another 1900 m3 still to be delivered. Stevenson Concrete’s […]
Stevenson has the keys to Volvo’s new EC480EL hybrid excavator. It is the first hybrid excavator to be used commercially in the world and our experience of operating the EC480EL will be part of Volvo’s assessment of the product. Volvo’s New Zealand distributor, TDX, says Fulton Hogan is a good test bed for technology aimed […]
Sharleen is known around the Drury quarry as the Go-to Girl and a Jack of all Trades. She looks after her co-workers by keeping their lunchroom and bathrooms meticulously clean and well stocked, and they know to come to her for PPE, safety gear, and uniform. She is warm and outgoing and loves the social […]
Reducing our carbon footprint, protecting the environment and producing sustainable products are all part of our strategy for creating a better world. Fulton Hogan has launched the environmental and sustainability strategic plan (2022 to 2025) for its New Zealand businesses. The strategic plan is a working document used to focus effort, align priorities and record […]
Lavinia Backhouse-Smith is passionate and driven and is the Transport Manager for Stevenson Concrete. She recently completed the Māori leadership programme, Kaiārahi Ō Akengokengo, and is living out the knowledge she has gained from the course not only at work but at home too. Fulton Hogan designed the Māori leadership programme specifically for Māori leaders […]
Jess Johnston is an energetic young mum who lives with her daughter Katelyn and dogs Roam and Ghost. She grew up in a family of bus, truck and machine drivers, so it’s no surprise that Jess developed a love of driving and found her happy place operating machinery at Tauhei Quarry. Jess’s career in quarrying […]
The team at Stevenson are committed to sustainability and we make it our priority to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
Our technical team has partnered with sustainability experts Thinkstep to create an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Stevenson Concrete is going paperless. We’re implementing a concrete delivery management system called iStrada which will allow our customers to track deliveries, review tickets online and check order details.
Stevenson Technical Manager Jayden Ellis has been elected to the position of incoming chair of the AQA (Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand).
Western Bay of Plenty quarry Poplar Lane is known as New Zealand’s most challenging site. The team finds anything from andesite to rhyolitic material, to ash and clays.
With Auckland’s construction sector estimated to balloon by 70 percent over the next decade, Clevedon Quarry is perfectly positioned for growth.
prompted a restoration that not only created an award winning wetland environment for our indigenous species, but a legacy for future generations.
Stevenson and IMG (Integrated Maintenance Group) are piloting an apprentice swap programme with an objective to provide experience, knowledge and skills beyond what’s available in their own workplace.
