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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...

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.

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...

smart home

smart home

You would have no doubt heard of a 'Smart Home'. Smart homes generally involve connected devices that communicate and interact with each other for the benefit of the occupants. One common example is lights that you can control through your phone. On some systems, you...