Updates from Master Plumbers and the wider industry.
When Andrew Durrans took over Auckland Plumbers Group in 2013, he told staff they were going to change from a plumbing company to a customer services …
Master Plumbers was pleased to hear how the Government is focused on making it quicker and easier to build. Speaking at the 2024 NZ Plumbing Conferenc…
Electricity and water is a dangerous combination. There are several things you can do to keep yourself and others safe:
If you smell gas then vacate …
When firefighters arrive at a fire, they need immediate access to water supplies to put the fire out. Fire and Emergency New Zealand give the lowdown …
Fuelling your body with a good breakfast will keep you going during those long, physical work hours, advises Kelly Hyland.
Sleep, eat, work, repeat. …
A reminder to employers of the importance of keeping employee timesheet records.
I have recently been assisting an employer with an MBIE investigatio…
As winter draws near, gas heating is a comfortable, quick and convenient way to keep your home cosy and warm.
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlaye…
Hawke’s Bay plumber Tyson Kihi has been awarded the industry’s top national apprentice award at the 2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Te Pae i…
Wellington-based apprentice Andrew Smith won a Plumbing World Scholarship at the national 2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Te Pae Convention …
Taupo-based apprentice Emma de Salis won a Plumbing World Scholarship at the national 2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Te Pae Convention Cent…
Auckland-based apprentice Sebastian Sekene not only won a Plumbing World Scholarship but was named Overall Scholarship Winner at the national 2023 New…
Straight after Cyclone Gabrielle raged through Hawke’s Bay, Cam Devine knew he had to do what he could to help his local community.
Cam, who runs Dev…
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to check your pipes before the very cold temperatures put your pipes at risk of freezing.
Frozen pipes …
Greg Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ has been selected as one of seven 2023 Association Influencers i…
Greg Wallace, CEO, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ
“Someone told me long ago there’s a calm before the storm. I know it’s been comin’ fo…
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Young people in rural areas can face challenges finding employment—and the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs provides funding to help …
Master Plumbers has successfully lobbied Te Pūkenga to ensure fair training fees for all apprentices. As a result, some changes have been made. Here's…
Master Plumbers has lobbied long and hard for lead to be removed from plumbing products available for sale in New Zealand, for public health reasons.
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The New Zealand trend towards medium density developments comes with particular plumbing considerations, as Marley explains.
dBlue® is WaterMark cert…
Redundant pipework left by plumbers is considered a persistent and often critical source of risk within our water systems, as the Plumbers, Gasfitters…
This year Englefield celebrates its 40th birthday—marking the milestone with a brand refresh and new logo. Since 1982, Englefield has been the bathroo…
When it comes to fuel savings, the Master Plumbers Mobilcard is worth its weight in gold.
If your business is guzzling through gasoline, a fuel card …
Plumber Ryan Wilson of Hutt Gas and Plumbing was awarded the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Roto…
Bay of Islands Plumbing & Gas (BOIPG) has won the supreme 2022 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year Award at this year’s New Zealand Plumbing Awards…
WorkSafe has an Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos.
Previous asbestos guidance in New Zealand focused only on asbe…
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.
H…
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…
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…
Master Plumbers is adding its voice to industry demands for compulsory vaccination in the building and construction sector, and is asking the Governme…
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 …
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…
The latest update from Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ chief executive Greg Wallace.
In this update, Greg covers the current market dyn…
Master Plumbers has partnered with other industry players in the gas sector to launch 'Future Sure' - a campaign that gives Kiwi gas users confidence …
The latest update from Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ chief executive Greg Wallace.
An update from Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace cove…
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.
The COVID-19 Residential Construction Protocols and Vertical & Horizontal Construction Protocols have been amended to reflect the changes this brings for our industry.
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).
iPlumber Ltd in Hamilton is the 2020 New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year.
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ welcomes the support for trades employers and apprentices in Budget 2020.
The Government has announced a COVID-19 Small Business Cashflow Scheme, which will provide interest free loans for a year to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 economic shock.
Updated: 12 August 2020 Your five-step guide to working in residential construction at COVID-19 Alert Level 3.
Last updated August 14, 2020 As long as you operate safely, plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers are able to work at Alert Level 3.
The Construction Sector Accord has released construction protocols in preparation for moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday 27 April.
Whilst we remain in the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 at this stage, the Government has provided more detail of what Alert Level 3 will look like to help businesses prepare…
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