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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.

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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

Member News

29 July 2020
How to recession-proof your business

Are you prepared for what’s coming next? Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick of Next Level Tradie shares 7 things to know - plus practical steps to take right now.

Tags: recession business advice trades
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17 July 2020
Electrical work: how much can you do?

Armed with an Associated Tradesperson practising licence, plumbers and gasfitters are allowed to carry out certain electrical work.

Tags: associated tradesperson electric work plumbing gasfitting
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Media & Advocacy

6 July 2020
Leaching of metals from household taps—new report

A newly released scientific report sheds further light on leaching of metals from household taps in New Zealand.

Tags: lead in drinking water tapware taps
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26 June 2020
New path for Certifying Plumbers to become Certifying Drainlayers

Skills has opened up a new path for certified plumbers to obtain their drainlaying certification based on existing skills and work experience.

Tags: drainlaying plumbing certification PGDB
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24 June 2020
Working safely with engineered stone

WorkSafe New Zealand would like to ensure that trade professionals are aware of the risks of working with engineered stone benchtops, used primarily in bathrooms and kitchens.

Tags: health & safety plumbing gasfitting
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17 June 2020
Financial support for employers that train apprentices

A new government subsidy will provide $1,000 per month to the employer for a first-year apprentice, and $500 per month for up to eight months for a second-year apprentice. It applies to both new and existing apprentices.

Tags: plumbing gasfitting drainlaying apprenticeships
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10 June 2020
Updated construction protocols under COVID-19 Alert Level 1

The COVID-19 Residential Construction Protocols and Vertical & Horizontal Construction Protocols have been amended to reflect the changes this brings for our industry.

Tags: plumbing gasfitting drain laying business advice
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Compliance

28 May 2020
Greater protection for subcontractors' retention payments welcome

Master Plumbers welcomes greater protection for subcontractors in the event of a construction company’s insolvency under newly announced changes for the Construction Contracts Act (CCA).

Tags: compliance retentions CCA
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20 May 2020
2020 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year

iPlumber Ltd in Hamilton is the 2020 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year.

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drain laying

14 May 2020
Master Plumbers welcomes support for trades in Budget 2020

Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ welcomes the support for trades employers and apprentices in Budget 2020.

Tags: advocacy budget 2020
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