COVID-19 Government Support Package

If you are affected by COVID-19, you may be able to access financial support through the newly announced Government Support Package.

Plumbing products - Shed the lead

Even low levels of lead exposure can have a significant impact on children’s IQ levels, and its effects can continue to cause adverse health impacts throughout a person’s life — so why is it still used in plumbing materials? 

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.