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

This podcast episode explains which plumbing and drainlaying work can be self-certified and how it fits into the building consent process.

This podcast episode covers inspecting self-certified work, capturing evidence and issuing a Certificate of Compliance once you are endorsed.

This podcast episode explains how to get endorsed for self-certification, including training, insurance requirements and the application fee.

This podcast episode explains how the Board's complaints process works and what practitioners can expect if a complaint is made about their work.

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

This podcast episode explains why good documentation protects practitioners and what records matter most in plumbing and drainlaying work.

This podcast episode explains what the Board is responsible for, where its role ends, and how practitioners can access guidance and support.

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.

Outlines the lead-free requirements for potable water plumbing products that apply from 2 May 2026, and what plumbers must check to meet the Building Code.

A man was fined for carrying out unauthorised plumbing and drainlaying work at five Wānaka and Cromwell properties without a licence.