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3-stage water filter

Installing a water filter yourself can be costly

In an article in the NZ Herald Online edition, experts warn that fitting a water filter can be illegal and carry a much bigger overall cost than a cheap DIY water filter. The Havelock North water contamination crisis has raised concerns in communities that our tap...

Icy daggers in the shower?

Cold showers can feel like you're being attacked with hundreds of little icy daggers! Never fear, in no time at all, Auckland Plumbers Group can have you basking in a nice "rain" of hot water (or a relaxing hot bath for that matter). As our latest radio commercial...

We're here & there when you need us!

Catchy jingle stays in your head!

That's what we are told by many customers... "we're here and there when you need us!". Our latest radio advert makes light of this fact and reminds the listeners that Auckland Plumbers Group vans ('mobile offices' as we like to call them) are right across the city......

Down the Drain

Plumbers are a rare bunch…

As TV3's Story reported on 4th May 2016, there is a significant shortage of qualified plumbers in the Auckland region, not to mention the entire country. The report goes on to say that in the next two years there will be a 58% shortfall in the number of registered...

Gas Fireplace

Hit the gas!

Gas Servicing? At Auckland Plumbers Group we recommend giving your gas heating and appliances a 'once-over' before winter sets in... a WOF for gas if you like. Our latest radio advertising reminds listeners that servicing your gas installation can give you...

Flushed

Plumbing sham costs everyone 🙁

Dodgy plumbing work lands unprecedented fines and reparation for Shams Construction Works. The New Zealand Herald reports that company director, Shamsher Ali, was sentenced at the Auckland District Court in April after he was found guilty of carrying out sanitary...