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New radio “jingle”

New radio “jingle”

If you are a radio listener you'll be hearing much more of Auckland Plumbers Group. You may already have? Our first ever radio campaign started in August and features the award-winning talent of Ron Mackie from the Radio Network. We reckon it's a catchy wee ditty and...

Fine for illegal gasfitting

Fine for illegal gasfitting

The Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board has reported that an Auckland man has been convicted and fined $25,000 for illegal gasfitting. Wayne Johnson, a welder by trade, was found to have illegally installed gas pipes and appliances and was convicted and fined...

Gun-toting plumbers

Gun-toting plumbers

There is a social media story claiming that Auckland residents are at risk of being robbed by gun-toting plumbers. Police say the story is full of holes and is a leaky, entirely made-up hoax. Circulated online and by text, the message warns people to be on the lookout...

June promotion

...but wait, there's more 🙂 After positive feedback about our May promotion, we have decided to extend the offer for another month. This will give you more time to arrange that catch-up with a friend at bean there café or simply sit back and enjoy a pack of some...

Flush your taps

Flush your taps

Auckland Council has just reminded all residents to "flush your taps" before pouring drinking water from their household pipes. Although the health risk is minimal, water that has stood in some plumbing fittings for several hours may potentially introduce minuscule...

a very ‘Smart’ decision!

After a few weeks of discussions and testing we are pleased to advise that we have installed a "Smart" hot water cylinder at our workshop in Onehunga and have been appointed as preferred suppliers for this innovative new product. If you need to replace your...