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Updates from Master Plumbers and the wider industry.


  • Media & Advocacy
    14 February 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.

    Tags: apprentices   apprenticeships  
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  • 18 December 2018

    Some things have changed around here!

    We've made some changes to our website to incorporate all the great homeowner information that was previously at www. dontriskit. co.

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  • Media & Advocacy
    13 December 2018

    Final Master Plumbers submission on PGD Act Review

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

    Tags: compliance  
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  • Member News
    13 December 2018

    Video update from CEO Greg Wallace

    View the first of our new regular video updates from Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace.  

    Tags: CEO Update  
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  • Media & Advocacy
    13 December 2018

    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…

    Tags: plumbing products  
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  • 25 October 2018

    PGD Act Review - Master Plumbers submission

    The Government is reviewing the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006. Master Plumbers has developed a draft submission of amendments to the Act, which is available for download below.

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  • Presentations from Half-Yearly Meeting
    24 October 2018

    Presentations from Half-Yearly Meeting

    Download Powerpoint presentations from: Speaker Presentation Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace Advocacy work Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace PGD Act review PGDB CEO Martin Sawyers PGDB update The Skills Organisation Skills update Infometrics Nationwide economic review…

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  • Member News
    19 October 2018

    Winners of 'Master Plumber for a Day' competition

    To mark World Plumbing Day in 2018, Master Plumbers ran a Facebook competition offering the chance to win the services of a Master Plumber for a day.

    Tags: heating   water pressure  
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  • Media & Advocacy
    9 October 2018

    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.

    Tags: apprentices   apprenticeships  
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