Tag: Plumbing/Gasfitting
Tools working smarter for plumbing trade
Trade tool supplier Toolware Sales Ltd has given a group of plumbing businesses a chance to try and test innovative tools from UK specialist...
Unsafe levels of lead found in readily available NZ tapware
Master Plumbers are calling for the Government to undertake an urgent comprehensive review of plumbing products sold in New Zealand following the “lead crisis”...
Plumbing the perfect career change for new graduate
From pulling pints to unblocking pipes, Halley Edgar has no regrets about giving up her bartending job to study to become a plumber. Nor...
It’s time to sort the pros from the cons
With the construction industry and housing activity showing little sign of slowing down, this exciting time of growth provides its own set of challenges.
At...
Cowboys ‘raided’ by investigators
There’s a new class of tradesmen cropping up in Auckland — fix-it men.
No, not handymen who do odd jobs around the house — tradesmen...
Installing and maintaining gas appliances
Whether putting in a gas fireplace, water heating, oven, cooktop or heating system, you must always hire a licensed gasfitter — experts who will...
App technology puts illegal operators behind the eight ball
The clampdown on unauthorised plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work in the construction industry continues.
As part of the Plumbing Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board’s (PDGB’s)...
New way forward for Continuing Professional Development
A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers has been developed which took effect this year.
While there were many good...