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A costly reminder

A costly reminder

Cowboys lookout! They're coming t' get cha! Building sites in Auckland are being scrutinised for illegal practices in plumbing and gasfitting with authorities believing the building boom is causing the trade to cut corners and use unlicensed tradespeople. While...

Stink ’n hot!

Stink ’n hot!

It may not feel like it's "stink 'n hot" but that's what our billboards say in Mt Wellington. Our latest billboard installations are back-to-back in Jellicoe Road. Just a quick reminder for those of you who haven't seen them around Auckland before... with all the rain...

Useful gas

Useful gas

Let's face it... there is good gas... and then there is the not-so-socially-acceptable gas. Our latest radio advert makes fun of "Uncle Patrick" and his curry-eating ways. But seriously, when you're looking for someone to service your gas heating, water or kitchen...

Don’t be a drip… maintain your roof!

Don’t be a drip… maintain your roof!

Brrr, it's getting cold... even worse, it's getting wetter! Ensure your nice, warm home, isn't dampened by precipitation. Our latest radio advert is a gentle reminder that you need to be proactive with your roof and make sure it can handle all that the elements will...

Big stink in Penrose

Big stink in Penrose

You can smell a stink but can you see one? Well, yes you can, when the stink in question is the Auckland Plumbers Group billboard. Our 'STINK!' billboard is in a new prominent position just before the Great South Road over-bridge in Penrose (southbound). Keep an eye...

High water usage? You may have water leaks…

High water usage? You may have water leaks…

If you think your water usage is a little high then Auckland Plumbers Group recommends that you contact us ASAP and book one of our team to check your property for water leaks. If your water bill reflects an increase in water volume but your usage pattern has not...