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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 >>
New Evidence Shows Invisible Poison Still In NZ's Drinking Water - Master Plumbers
Monday, 12 July 2021, 11:07 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers is renewing calls to ban lead in drinking water, with further evidence that New Zealanders are still at risk from this invisible poison. CE Greg Wallace says lead has been removed from paint and ... More >>
Get Set For Winter And Get Your Gas Appliances Serviced - Master Plumbers
Friday, 21 May 2021, 3:32 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Gas appliances should be serviced annually for optimum performance and safety. With winter approaching, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers is reminding consumers that now is a good time to arrange a service for household gas appliances, ... More >>
Urgent Action Needed On Newly Released Recommendation To Review Lead Levels In Plumbing Products - Master Plumbers
Friday, 16 April 2021, 4:24 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers welcomes today’s recommendation by the Ministry of Health to review current plumbing standards with regards to allowable lead levels in imported tapware and fittings. The recommendation forms part of the Ministry’s review of the health ... More >>
No Level Of Lead Is Safe In Drinking Water, Says Master Plumbers
Friday, 5 February 2021, 10:21 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Master Plumbers is deeply concerned that residents of Karitane and Waikouaiti are reporting symptoms of lead poisoning following the contamination of the local water supply. Whilst the cause is still being investigated, the incident highlights the ... More >>
Homeowners Cautioned To Plan Ahead For Safe Services
Monday, 27 April 2020, 9:00 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) is reminding homeowners who are resuming home renovation projects under the Level 3 Alert environment that the repercussions of using the wrong people are costly. While it isn’t hard to search ... More >>
20/20 CPD Roadshow Calendar Of Events For Trades Postponed
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 11:09 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) announced today that its 44 nationwide CPD roadshow events are postponed until 2021. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for registered tradespeople to maintain the knowledge ... More >>
“Give it a go” says winning Masterlink plumbing apprentice
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 1:08 am | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
[HAMILTON, 21 SEPTEMBER 2018] Masterlink apprentice Kaleb Reeve knew he wanted to take up a trade when he left school, and he’s pleased he chose plumbing. More >>
2017 Waikato Master Plumber of the Year named
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 4:36 pm | Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ
Chris Ryan Plumbing and Drainage has been named Waikato Master Plumber of the Year at the 2017 Waikato Master Plumbers Awards Night. More >>
