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Saturday trading

Saturday trading

We are thrilled to announce that we are trialling scheduled Saturday plumbing work at no extra cost! This service will be popular so please book quickly as there are limited spaces available each Saturday. Please note: scheduled Saturday work is for plumbing services...

Free mains pipe

Looking to upgrade your mains supply? Putting in new pipes? Free 25mm MDPE blue water mains pipe for February and March 2016 – you just pay for fittings and installation – it's that simple. Stock is limited so get in quickly to avoid disappointment.

A great walk ruined…

In early December, Auckland Plumbers Group (APG) sponsored the 10th hole at Howick Golf Club in the annual Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club golf day. Seen here between APG directors Andrew Durrans and John Hurcombe (left and right ends of the lineup respectively) was our...

Legends!

Legends!

This year The Skills Organisation (Skills) decided to recognise outstanding employers, who have consistently contributed to industry trades training in New Zealand over the years, through the awarding of a 'Skills Legends' certificate. This initiative recognises...

Racing this Christmas

Racing ahead... Auckland Plumbers Group staff Christmas function was held at Auckland's Alexandra Park this year. To celebrate our business growth throughout 2015 and to thank all of our team for their hard work, we also sponsored race 5... The 2700m Auckland Plumbers...

Flushable? The hidden cost…

Flushable? The hidden cost…

From personal hygiene through to cleaning products, you may have noticed an array of "flushable" wipes appearing on the supermarket shelves. While these products are undeniably convenient, they cost the country a lot more than the 12-15c a sheet that the public pay....