17 May 2019
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The value of training apprentices
Master Plumbers welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement that greater value should be placed on apprenticeships, trades and workplace training.
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gasfitting
19 July 2019Read moreConsumers reminded to service gas appliances
In the wake of today’s explosion in a house in Christchurch, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ stresses the importance of getting gas appliances regularly serviced.
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Apprentices
2 August 2019Read moreVocational training review - no immediate change
It's business as usual for our members, hosts and apprentices following the Government's Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) outcome announced by Education Minister Chris Hipkins.
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10 July 2019Read more
Community project - Tall in the saddle
Many more people with special needs in the Wellington region can now enjoy Riding for the Disabled services, thanks to the generosity of volunteer subcontractors, including members of the Wellington...
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Plumbing
19 August 2019Read moreGet SMART for winter
More people are choosing Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) to control their central heating systems. It can improve your home life and make heating more affordable.
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2 August 2016Read more
Excavation safety guidance
Check out the new good practice guidance from WorkSafe on managing health and safety risks associated with excavation work. Read it HERE
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30 September 2016Read more
Are you meeting your health monitoring requirements?
As a PCBU, you have legal requirements to protect the health of your workers by identifying hazards and managing the associated risks.
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3 November 2016Read more
New asbestos code of practice
WorkSafe have released an Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos. Previous asbestos guidance in New Zealand focused only on asbestos removal.
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Member News
21 December 2016Read moreAsbestos awareness - pressed metal tiles
AHI Roofing has released an Industry Alert with regard to certain pressed metal roof tiles made before the early 1980s that contain asbestos.
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Roofing
21 December 2016Read moreScaffolding in New Zealand
WorkSafe has just released good practice guidelines on the safe design, use and maintenance of scaffolding.
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12 May 2017Read more
Use your mouth—a great bit of safety gear
Having a health and safety conversation with your workmates, your boss or your workers is the first action to take to help ensure everyone goes home healthy and safe, says...
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Apprentices
15 August 2017Read moreInvesting in the future of the plumbing industry
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ support one of our members calling for greater government funding for apprenticeships.
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Media & Advocacy
24 August 2017Read moreMaster Plumbers calling for reform to Standards NZ
Master Plumbers is supporting the Specialist Trade Contractors Federation (STCF) in its call for urgent Government action to review current legislation governing quality standards in New Zealand.
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gasfitting
28 September 2017Read moreHoses for use as LPG pigtails
Reports of failed components in continuous flow water heaters led the LPG Association some years ago to investigate what contaminant had caused the failure.
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Drainlaying
10 November 2017Read moreRegistered for your New Zealand Business Number?
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a unique number used to identify a business.
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Drainlaying
20 November 2017Read moreHazardous substances in the workplace
On 1 December the rules for managing hazardous substances in the workplace moved from the HSNO Act to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).
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gasfitting
2 February 2018Read moreCaravan gas installations – have your say!
A recently released draft amendment to the caravan installation code seeks to standardise compliance plate requirements across New Zealand and Australia.
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Media & Advocacy
15 February 2018Read moreFletcher Building "needs to place blame on its own doorstep"
The country’s leading trades organisation has refuted any suggestion that subcontractors contributed to the challenges facing Fletcher Construction.
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Compliance
1 March 2018Read moreStatus of wiring rules
Standards Australia has announced that a new edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018 (the ‘wiring rules’) is expected to be published in March.
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gasfitting
26 March 2018Read more2018 Master Plumber of the Year Award
Hutt Gas and Plumbing took out the prestigious Master Plumber of the Year Award at the 2018 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Claudelands in Hamilton on Friday 23 March.
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Apprentices
26 March 2018Read moreAccountant turned plumber wins top apprentice award
Before deciding plumbing was the career for him, Kelly Adam completed a commerce degree, majoring in accounting.
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Compliance
23 April 2018Read morePortable gas heaters should be banned from Kiwi homes
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.
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Apprentices
8 May 2018Read morePGD training research project released
The Skills Organisation has released the summary report of Stage One findings from its Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying (PGD) Benchmarking Evaluation project.
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gasfitting
15 May 2018Read moreTradesman and Certifying classes to remain
The PGDB recently consulted on whether to retain two classes of registration—Tradesman and Certifying.
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Media & Advocacy
17 May 2018Read moreBudget fails to fill plumbing pipeline
Master Plumbers is disappointed the Government’s budget has failed to acknowledge the contribution employers who take on apprentices make.
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Media & Advocacy
6 August 2018Read moreChanges to plumbing, gasfitting & drainlaying apprenticeship programmes
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.
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Media & Advocacy
6 August 2018Read moreReviewing the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act
The Government is reviewing the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006.
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Compliance
26 September 2018Read moreLPG compliance in non-workplaces
LPG compliance in non-workplacesChanges were introduced to compliance requirements for more than100kg of LPG at non-workplaces on 1 December 2017.
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Media & Advocacy
9 October 2018Read moreMaster 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.
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Member News
19 October 2018Read moreWinners 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.
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Media & Advocacy
13 December 2018Read moreUnsafe 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...
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18 December 2018Read more
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
14 February 2019Read moreMajor changes proposed for apprentice training
The Minister of Education announced proposed reforms to our sector yesterday and released a consultation document outlining specifics.
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Member News
22 February 2019Read moreReal lives - In it together
Aaron Jamieson’s small plumbing business was struggling to keep on top of the amount of work coming in.
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Apprentices
15 March 2019Read moreHealth matters - Finding your happy place
Plumbing apprentice Caleb Ihaia has learned the hard way that mental health needs to be talked about and better understood—and he’s on a mission to share the message.
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Media & Advocacy
15 March 2019Read moreVideo update from CEO Greg Wallace - Mar 2019
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Plumbing
11 July 2019Read moreRadiators and underfloor (hydronic) heating
If your home is well insulated, it could be time to consider upgrading your heating so every room is warm. Here's all you need to know about hydronic heating.
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Media & Advocacy
13 June 2019Read moreNZ 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.
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Member News
5 July 2019Read moreFamily business wins top national plumbing award
Long-standing family business MacMillan Plumbing & Gas Ltd is this year’s Master Plumber of the Year. Discover what sets this Auckland and Christchurch-based company apart.
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Media & Advocacy
19 June 2019Read moreVideo update from CEO Greg Wallace - Jun 2019
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Member News
14 June 2019Read moreVideo - New Zealand Plumbing Conference 2019
The 2019 NZ Plumbing Conference was truly incredible – held on the Sunny Gold Coast, with amazing opportunities for networking, sharing member insights and hearing from our excellent guest speakers.
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Member News
26 May 2019Read moreReal lives - Building the dream
At just 24, Taylor Galloway is running a successful Auckland plumbing business with his wife Olivia—a goal they’ve had since they met in their school years.
