Video update from CEO Greg Wallace - Sep 2019

In this update: Lessons learnt in the wake of July's devastating gas explosion in Christchurch; upcoming changes to public liability insurance; dates and location of the 2020 New Zealand Plumbing...

Video update from CEO Greg Wallace - Jun 2019

NZ needs regulated water testing to combat Legionnaires' disease

Master Plumbers chief executive Greg Wallace says appropriate measures need to be put in place to detect and manage legionella bacteria in our homes, apartments, schools, rest homes and hospitals.

The value of training apprentices

Master Plumbers welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement that greater value should be placed on apprenticeships, trades and workplace training.

Video update from CEO Greg Wallace - Mar 2019

Major changes proposed for apprentice training

The Minister of Education announced proposed reforms to our sector yesterday and released a consultation document outlining specifics.

Going for gold

From a reluctant school student to a gold medal-winning plumbing apprentice, Lauren Phillips has an extremely bright future ahead.

Final Master Plumbers submission on PGD Act Review

The Government is reviewing the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.

Unsafe levels of lead in tapware products readily available in New Zealand

Master Plumbers are calling for the Government to undertake an urgent comprehensive review of plumbing products sold in New Zealand following the “lead-crisis” in Australia and independent testing which demonstrates...

Master Plumbers welcomes release of Construction Skills Action Plan

Master Plumbers welcomes the release of the Government's Construction Skills Action Plan, which sets out six initial priority areas to address skills shortages in the construction industry.