News and podcasts

Reports a Whangarei man ordered to pay $4,100 reparation after carrying out unauthorised gasfitting work while registered only as a trainee.

Explains how Waihanga Ara Rau is helping industry respond to proposed changes to the vocational education and training system for construction trades.

Explains the August 2024 changes to the Self-Contained Vehicles Regulations, covering wastewater tank venting and levy refunds for failed inspections.

Covers a Safe and Skilled podcast episode explaining the Board's disciplinary hearing process, from formal charges through to the hearing itself.

Updates practitioners on the self-certification scheme for plumbing and drainlaying, including the November 2025 webinar and the law changes still needed.

Covers a Safe and Skilled podcast episode on how sanitary plumbing and drainage systems behave, including venting, trap seals and design intent.

Covers episodes 6 and 7 of the Safe and Skilled podcast, on on-site wastewater system performance and gas appliance clearance requirements.

Covers episode 5 of the Safe and Skilled podcast, a final reminder on the lead-free plumbing requirements for potable water work from 2 May 2026.

Covers episode 4 of the Safe and Skilled podcast on what good supervision looks like on site, and common supervision mistakes practitioners should avoid.

Covers episode 3 of the Safe and Skilled podcast on vocational education reforms and what they mean for licensing, supervision and apprenticeships.