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life-saving defibrillator installed

life-saving defibrillator installed

We are proud to announce the installation of a life-saving defibrillator for use by our Onehunga community. It is available 24/7 outside our workshop at 59B Church Street. The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is there for anyone in the community to use 24/7. The...

Apprenticeships vs Budget

Apprenticeships vs Budget

Master Plumbers is disappointed the Government’s budget has failed to acknowledge the contribution employers who take on apprentices make. Master Plumbers commitment to apprentices is through their Masterlink programme, a mentoring apprenticeship scheme that places...

Buyer beware

Buyer beware

Buyer beware! As Stuff reports, weak plumbing industry regulations have led to a spike in consumers complaining about shoddy products. Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ Inc has had an 'influx' of calls from Christchurch residents, in particular, worried...

Woah, don’t flush that!

Woah, don’t flush that!

As seen over on the Stuff website, here are seven deadly sins when it comes to your plumbing... 1. FLUSHING EVERYTHING DOWN THE LOO False teeth, retainers, a weevil-infested whole bag of flour and a knitted beanie are just some of the things plumbers have encountered...

A vote for a winning plumber

A vote for a winning plumber

These are uncertain times… the Covid crisis has changed everything… now even the government may change. Have a listen to Auckland Plumbers Group’s latest ‘election’ advertising campaign to hit the airwaves.