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For International Women's Day 2026, certifying plumber, drainlayer and gasfitter Storm Dawson shares her journey into the trades from Timaru.

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.

The Board reappointed Martin de Gouw as Chair and Selwyn Hikuroa as Deputy Chair for another year, ahead of self-certification changes in 2026.

Covers episode 2 of the Safe and Skilled podcast, explaining the granny flat consent exemption and what it means for plumbers and drainlayers.

Covers episode 1 of the Safe and Skilled podcast, where Steve outlines the proposed self-certification scheme for certifying plumbers and drainlayers.

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

Owners of freedom camping vehicles are encouraged to book certification early ahead of the June 2026 deadline for the green warrant system.

A man was convicted and fined for illegally carrying out plumbing and drainlaying work on his elderly neighbours' property while unlicensed.

A Hamilton court ordered a former homeowner to pay $4,319 reparation after he carried out unauthorised drainlaying work later found unsafe.

For International Women's Day 2025, Board member and certifying plumber and gasfitter Diana Kuhtz-Covich reflects on her path into the trades.

The Board appointed Martin de Gouw as Chair and Selwyn Hikuroa as Deputy Chair in February 2025, as Diana Kuhtz-Covich stepped down.