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Hastings-based Plumbing Firm Boss Wins 2021 New Zealand Trainer Of The Year Award

Saturday, 27 March 2021, 7:08 am | Master Plumbers

Sean Patrick of Hastings-based firm East Coast Plumbing & Gas has won the New Zealand Trainer of the Year Award at the 2021 New Zealand New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Blenheim on Friday 26 March. The award acknowledges plumbing, gas ... More >>

Government Is Jumping The Gun Over Proposed Ban Of New Gas Connections In Homes - Master Plumbers

Tuesday, 2 February 2021, 3:08 pm | Master Plumbers

The Climate Change Commission’s proposal to ban new gas connections to residential homes within five years is short sighted and ill thought out, says Master Plumbers. CE Greg Wallace is warning if the Government goes ahead with the proposed timeframe, ... More >>

New Zealand Plumbing Awards 2020 - Full List Of Winners

Wednesday, 20 May 2020, 6:48 am | Master Plumbers

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held online from a safe distance in front of a virtual audience with hosts in Wellington and Auckland.   2020 Master Plumber of the Year ... More >>

Master Plumbers Welcomes Support For Trades In Budget 2020

Friday, 15 May 2020, 2:17 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ welcomes the support for trades employers and apprentices in Budget 2020. "We are extremely pleased that the Government has recognised the importance of providing financial support to assist ... More >>

Consumers reminded to service gas appliances

Friday, 19 July 2019, 4:31 pm | Master Plumbers

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. More >>

Plumbers should consider sustainable, eco-friendly vehicles

Friday, 12 July 2019, 1:14 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers welcomes the Government’s proposed ‘Clean Car Discount’ to make electric, hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles more affordable for New Zealanders. More >>

Call for mandatory testing of buildings for bacteria

Thursday, 13 June 2019, 5:38 pm | Master Plumbers

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. More >>

New Zealand Plumbing Awards 2019 - full list of winners

Saturday, 1 June 2019, 12:49 pm | Master Plumbers

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 31 May in the MacArthur's Ballroom at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Queensland, Australia. More >>

Budget fails to fill plumbing pipeline

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:35 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers is disappointed the Government’s budget has failed to acknowledge the contribution employers who take on apprentices make. Master Plumbers commitment to apprentices is through their Masterlink programme, a mentoring apprenticeship ... More >>

Portable gas heaters should be banned from Kiwi homes

Monday, 23 April 2018, 11:18 am | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers wants portable gas heaters banned from all residential properties in New Zealand, due to the serious risks they pose to your health and safety. More >>

Plumbing World Scholarships awarded

Monday, 26 March 2018, 11:50 am | Master Plumbers

Six Masterlink apprentices, based from the Far North to the far South of New Zealand, have been awarded Plumbing World Scholarships at the 2018 New Zealand Plumbing Awards in Hamilton on 23 March. More >>

Hutt firm wins nationwide Master Plumber of the Year Award

Monday, 26 March 2018, 11:48 am | Master Plumbers

Hutt Gas and Plumbing took out the prestigious 2018 Master Plumber of the Year Award at the annual New Zealand Plumbing Awards held in Hamilton on Friday 23 March. More >>

Accountant turned plumber wins top apprentice award

Monday, 26 March 2018, 11:43 am | Master Plumbers

Now, having completed his four-year apprenticeship, Kelly has won the prestigious James Douglas Medallion at the 2018 New Zealand Plumbing Awards which were held in Hamilton on Friday 23 March. More >>

Morrinsville business scoops apprentice awards

Friday, 22 September 2017, 10:29 am | Master Plumbers

Morrinsville Plumbing & Gas Services scored a hat trick of apprentice awards at the 2017 Waikato Master Plumbers Awards, held at Hamilton’s Wintec Atrium on Friday 15 September. More >>

Check that plumbers are qualified and registered

Thursday, 30 June 2011, 12:10 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ Inc says as people in Christchurch start thinking about rebuilding it is important they safeguard themselves by checking that a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer is registered. More >>

Master Plumbers Says New Board Members Have Challenges Ahead

Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 4:43 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers welcomes the appointment of new members to the industry’s registration body, the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, but warns they have challenges ahead. More >>

Master Plumbers work to resolve payment issues

Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 10:46 am | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers and the Earthquake Commission have set up an agreed process for Master Plumbers’ members who have outstanding payments due from the commission. More >>

Government investment in young people welcomed

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 2:47 pm | Master Plumbers

The Government’s investment in helping young people into jobs has been welcomed by Limited Service Volunteers programme patron and Chief Executive of Master Plumbers and Master link , Fiona Gavriel. “Trades such as plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying ... More >>

Plumbing awards recognise commitment to quality and skills

Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 11:04 am | Master Plumbers

The Master Plumber of the Year Award recognises Shaun's commitment to providing a quality service to his customers, says Master Plumbers Chief Executive Fiona Gavriel. More >>

Ask for Credentials

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 5:28 pm | Master Plumbers

Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers says homeowners should safeguard themselves by asking to see a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer’s license before they carry out any work. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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