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The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board regulates plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying in New Zealand under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006. It registers and licenses practitioners, sets the standards for entry to each trade, and investigates complaints.
The Board consists of ten ministerially-appointed members representing both the trade and the public. The Chief Executive/ Registrar is employed by the Board and supported by teams responsible for the day to day running of the Board's administration
Our values
Kia Māia
We have the courage to make the right decisions.
Mahi tahi
We work better together within and outside our organisation to achieve and succeed.
Manaakitanga
We protect and look after the public and each other.
Whakapono
Lead with integrity we do the right thing.
Operational revenue
The Board is a not-for-profit body whose operational revenue is derived from fees (such as registrations, licences, examination) and levies on the tradespeople who are registered and licensed. There is no general tax payer contribution to any of its operations. The Board operates within the building industry framework, including the Gas Act 1992 and the Building Act 2004.
Board meeting schedule for 2026
10 February
24 March
12 May
9 June
21 July
1 September
16 October
24 November