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18 November 2022

Transition to lead-free plumbing products

Master Plumbers has lobbied long and hard for lead to be removed from plumbing products available for sale in New Zealand, for public health reasons.
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25 July 2022

Keeping the noise down

The New Zealand trend towards medium density developments comes with particular plumbing considerations, as Marley explains.

dBlue® is WaterMark cert…

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25 July 2022

Redundant water pipe safety

Redundant pipework left by plumbers is considered a persistent and often critical source of risk within our water systems, as the Plumbers, Gasfitters…

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25 July 2022

Happy 40th to Englefield!

This year Englefield celebrates its 40th birthday—marking the milestone with a brand refresh and new logo. Since 1982, Englefield has been the bathroo…

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25 July 2022

Fuel for less

When it comes to fuel savings, the Master Plumbers Mobilcard is worth its weight in gold.

If your business is guzzling through gasoline, a fuel card …

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Business

25 July 2022

3 Steps to fuel efficiency

There are simple ways to prevent your daily driving from breaking the bank when it comes to fuel usage, as Teletrac Navman explains.

Kiwis everywhere…

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23 June 2022

Top national apprenticeship award goes to Hutt Valley plumber

Plumber Ryan Wilson of Hutt Gas and Plumbing was awarded the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Roto…

23 June 2022

Bay of Islands Plumbing & Gas wins supreme national plumbing award

Bay of Islands Plumbing & Gas (BOIPG) has won the supreme 2022 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year Award at this year’s New Zealand Plumbing Awards…

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20 April 2022

Don't get caught out by a cold snap!

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to check your pipes before the very cold temperatures put your pipes at risk of freezing.

Frozen pipes …

Tags: pipes winter freeze

20 April 2022

Asbestos - What you need to know

WorkSafe has an Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos.

Previous asbestos guidance in New Zealand focused only on asbe…

Business

11 March 2022

World Plumbing Day 'reminder of need to plug New Zealand’s plumber shortage'

New Zealand needs a 30% increase in qualified plumbers if we are to plug the skills shortage.

With close to 49,000 building consents issued in 2021, …

Tags: apprentice plumber plumbing new zealand

Business

2 March 2022

Applied Directorship Programme - We have a WINNER!

Master Plumbers is delighted to announce that NICK PARIS, Plumbing Today is the deserving winner of the Applied Directorship Programme from internatio…

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gasfitters

21 December 2021

Stay safe around gas this summer

Summer is around the corner and for many of us that means enjoying a BBQ with friends, camping or heading off on holiday in a caravan or campervan.

H…

Tags: gas gasfitter gasfitting

plumbing

13 December 2021

Heading to the bach? Flush the water when you arrive

The good old Kiwi bach is a summer favourite. Whether you’re staying in your own or you’ve booked a holiday home. But don’t let unhealthy water spoil …

Tags: lead in drinking water water flush taps

gasfitters

1 December 2021

Carbon-neutral gas futures positive for gas apprentices

Confidence in gasfitting as a career continues to grow as New Zealand’s gas industry looks to a renewable future, with the number of apprentices choos…

Tags: apprentice apprentices apprenticeships

Business

5 November 2021

Perks of the job?

Mixing private and business transactions can complicate the accounting and lead to some unwelcome tax impacts, as Brett Crombie explains.

There are a…

Tags: perks business money

drainlayers

5 November 2021

Why worker engagement works

Are your workers a health and safety problem to be solved? Or the source of great ideas for improvement? Greg Dearsly has the lowdown on worker engage…

Tags: worker employment health & safety

drainlayers

19 October 2021

Master Plumbers joins call for mandatory vaccination in construction sector

Master Plumbers is adding its voice to industry demands for compulsory vaccination in the building and construction sector, and is asking the Governme…

Tags: COVID-19 Vaccinations

plumbers

1 September 2021

Economic recovery will be stifled due to lack of supplies

Construction work will come to a grinding stop within days unless the Government allows Auckland to distribute supplies to the rest of New Zealand imm…

Tags: COVID-19

Compliance

28 July 2021

Tapware one of main causes of lead contamination in East Otago towns

Master Plumbers is telling the Government to stop turning a blind eye to compelling evidence that New Zealanders are being put at serious health risk …

Tags: tapware lead in drinking water

Apprentices

16 July 2021

When did you last get yourself a WOF?

Let's address the elephant in the room. Many of us—our older male population in particular—avoid the doctor with the old saying ‘Ah, too busy mate!’ o…

Tags: wellbeing health & safety

plumbing

12 July 2021

New evidence shows lead still present in NZ's drinking water

TVNZ 1's Sunday programme on 11 July profiled the risks associated with lead in our drinking water and featured Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace.

Mas…

Tags: lead in drinking water

Member News

9 July 2021

Video Update from CEO Greg Wallace - July 2021

The latest update from Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ chief executive Greg Wallace.

In this update, Greg covers the current market dyn…

Tags: CE update

gasfitting

21 June 2021

Master Plumbers partners with gas industry to launch 'Future Sure' campaign

Master Plumbers has partnered with other industry players in the gas sector to launch 'Future Sure' - a campaign that gives Kiwi gas users confidence …

Member News

28 May 2021

Video Update from CEO Greg Wallace - May 2021

The latest update from Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ chief executive Greg Wallace.
An update from Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace cove…

Tags: CE update

gasfitters

9 June 2021
Green gas plan needed before banning new connections

Master Plumbers is urging the Government not to race into a ban on new gas connections, with even the Climate Change Commission pointing to the need for more investment in…

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Wellbeing on Tap

26 May 2021
Staying healthy this winter

Hello everyone, I hope 2021 is finding you well so far.

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19 April 2021
PGD Act proposals fall short, says Master Plumbers

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed its statutory review of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006 (the Act).

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16 April 2021
Urgent action needed on newly released recommendation to review lead levels in plumbing products

Master Plumbers welcomes today’s recommendation by the Ministry of Health to review current plumbing standards with regards to allowable lead levels in imported tapware and fittings.

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29 March 2021
2021 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year

Rotorua-based family-owned business BOP Plumbing & Gas has won the 2021 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year Award at the 2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Marlborough on 26 March.…

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Apprentices

29 March 2021
2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards winners

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the 2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Marlborough on 26 March.

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Compliance

10 March 2021
Building products legislation update

The Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill has moved another step forward.

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Media & Advocacy

2 February 2021
Government jumping the gun over proposed ban of new gas connections in homes

The Climate Change Commission’s proposal to ban new gas connections to residential homes within five years is short sighted and ill thought out, says Master Plumbers.

Tags: gasfitting climatechange gas
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Member News

16 December 2020
Master Plumbers Christmas Message 2020

An end of year message from Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ chief executive Greg Wallace.

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10 December 2020
Entries are open for the 2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards

As we approach the end of a tough year, now is a great time to acknowledge the many positive achievements and success stories in our amazing industry.

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