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Master Plumbers Welcomes New Lead-Free Tapware Rules For The Public Health Benefits
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:56 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
From the end of today ( 1 May 2026), all new tapware installed in Kiwi homes must contain no more than 0.25% lead-legally defined as ‘lead-free’. The previous limit was 4.5%. More >>
Master Plumbers Welcomes Practical Changes To Proposed Self-certification Scheme For Plumbers And Drainlayers
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 11:50 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers welcomes the government’s moves to strengthen a self-certification scheme that will enable certified plumbers and drainlayers to sign-off on their own work. "We have advocated strongly for self-certification for years and have ... More >>
Master Plumbers Marks 125 Years Of Fixing Problems And Safeguarding Public Health
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 10:27 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Today the organisation is celebrating 125 years of service to the plumbing industry with a function at Government House hosted by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and attended by Hon Minister Penny Simmonds and Mayor of Wellington, Andrew Little. More >>
Heading To The Bach This Summer? Master Plumbers Shares Essential Safety Checks
Saturday, 20 December 2025, 3:06 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Getting away to the bach is a quintessentially Kiwi experience. By taking these simple precautions, everyone can enjoy a safe and relaxing summer holiday. More >>
New Consumer NZ Test Reveals Danger Of Unregulated Online Plumbing Products
Friday, 6 June 2025, 8:16 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
A recent test undertaken by Consumer NZ showed that one of six kitchen tap mixers purchased from a variety of retailers resulted in lead levels in the water higher than is permitted in the Australian/New Zealand testing standard. More >>
2025 New Zealand Plumbing Conference Awards: Full List Of Winners
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 5:51 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Organised by Master Plumbers, the national conference has been held for over 100 years and is the premier event in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry, with attendees coming from all over the country. More >>
Master Plumbers Welcomes Cabinet Approval Of Self-Certification For Plumbers And Drainlayers
Monday, 28 April 2025, 3:59 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
"We have been advocating for years that plumbers and drainlayers should be able to self-certify, just as gasfitters - who are also plumbers in most instances - and electricians can," Master Plumbers Chief Executive Greg Wallace says. More >>
World Plumbing Day Highlights Need To Attract More Women Into The Trade
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 10:00 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
March 11 is World Plumbing Day and an opportunity to highlight the essential role plumbing plays in protecting our communities and offering fulfilling careers. More >>
Master Plumbers Urges Holidaymakers to Flush Taps for Safety
Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:53 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Stagnant water in pipes can harbor harmful bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila, which causes Legionnaires' disease, and may also contain dissolved lead from plumbing components, posing serious health risks. More >>
Master Plumbers Applauds Commitment To Allow Plumbers And Drainlayers To Self-Certify
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 3:33 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers believes its members should automatically opt-in to the self-certification system as the association has a robust quality assurance process and a consumer guarantee. More >>
Female Plumber Receives Top Apprentice Award For Women In Construction
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 3:47 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Women in all areas of the construction industry were recognised for their outstanding contributions at the 2024 National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Excellence Awards, held at Tākina in Wellington on 19 July. More >>
Passionate Waikato Apprentice Maria Wins Overall Plumbing World Scholarship
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 4:42 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Waikato apprentice Maria Contreras Huerta was the Overall Plumbing World Scholarship Winner at the national 2024 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Takina Wellington Convention Centre on Friday 12 April. Maria Contreras Huerta has always set goals ... More >>
2024 New Zealand Plumbing Awards - Full List Of Winners
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 5:46 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the 2024 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 12 April at Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington 2024 Plumbing World Scholarships These are awarded to three Masterlink apprentices who ... More >>
Leading The Way: Auckland Apprentice Wins National Plumbing Scholarship
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 11:14 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Auckland-based apprentice Sebastian Sekene not only won a Plumbing World Scholarship but was named Overall Scholarship Winner at the national 2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held at Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch on Friday 5 May. Unlike ... More >>
Napier Business Wins National Plumbing Award And Puts Community First
Monday, 8 May 2023, 3:24 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
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 Devine Plumbing in Napier, told his team he would be using his plant and equipment over the ensuing ... More >>
Steps To Protect Subcontractors Welcomed By New Zealand Specialist Trade Contractors Federation
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 3:16 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Subcontractors have been served up a massive win following a government announcement giving them greater financial protection if a construction company collapses. The New Zealand Specialist Trade Contractors Federation (NZSTCF) welcomes the passing ... More >>
2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards - Full List Of Winners
Sunday, 19 June 2022, 5:16 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 17 June at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. Plumbing World Scholarships These are awarded to three Masterlink apprentices who have demonstrated ... More >>
Stay Safe Around Gas This Summer
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 9:07 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
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. Here are some checks Master Plumbers recommends to ensure a safe and happy holiday season when it comes ... More >>
Government sitting on its hands rolling out early vaccination of tradespeople
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 4:13 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers is frustrated over the Government’s lack of action in getting tradespeople vaccinated, despite a change of policy which puts these workers on the priority list. The Government recently expanded the list of essential workers eligible ... More >>
Stop Poisoning New Zealanders With Lead In Drinking Water - Master Plumbers
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 11:10 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
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 by drinking water with high levels of lead. The comments follow the release of a report from the Dunedin ... More >>
