News

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

Brings licensed practitioners Board news, licensing reminders and technical guidance in the May 2026 Info Brief.

Catch up on the April 2026 Info Brief, covering Board news, licensing reminders and technical guidance for the trade.

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.

Gives practitioners the Board's latest news, licensing reminders and technical guidance in the March 2026 Info Brief.

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 February 2026 Info Brief gathers Board news, licensing reminders and regulatory updates for licensed practitioners.

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