Updates from Master Plumbers and the wider industry.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at the 2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Marlborough on 26 March. They are:
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With a shortage of quality plumbers in the Auckland region, Masterlink are on the hunt for apprentices.
Gas Training Consultants Ltd has provided gas registration exam refresher tuition on request in Wellington and elsewhere for the past 10 years—and currently appears to be the only provider.
The Government is reviewing the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
One of the common themes The Skills Organisation hear from industry is that not enough teaching is done during block courses and too much time is spent on assessment.
Master Plumbers is disappointed the Government’s budget has failed to acknowledge the contribution employers who take on apprentices make.
The PGDB recently consulted on whether to retain two classes of registration—Tradesman and Certifying.
The Skills Organisation has released the summary report of Stage One findings from its Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying (PGD) Benchmarking Evaluation project.
A new WorkSafe guide for plumbers who work for themselves or have other people (including apprentices) working for them. Read it HERE
Master Plumbers wants portable gas heaters banned from all residential properties in New Zealand, because of the serious risks they pose to your health and safety.
A partnership between Skills and Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is bringing a local flavour to Hawke’s Bay trade apprenticeships.
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2021 New Zealand Plumbing Awards!
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Need an apprentice? Go to Masterlink. 100% owned by Master Plumbers, Masterlink recruits the best—and manages and mentors them too
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The award-winning NZ Plumber magazine has been keeping our industry informed for over 70 years—and it's proudly brought to you by Master Plumbers
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A workplace that supports good mental and physical health is a productive workplace. Our Wellbeing on Tap resources focus on five pillars of wellbeing
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Master Plumbers is a proud industry friend of NAWIC—a voluntary, non-profit association for women in the construction industry
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We are a Trade Association Member of Site Safe, which entitles our members to a 10% discount on annual Site Safe membership
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