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Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board

Apply for registration

In New Zealand, sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work is restricted and can only be carried out by practitioners who are registered and licensed to do so.

There are three levels you can be registered in as a plumber, gasfitter and/or a drainlayer. Each of these levels of registration has requirements you need to meet in order to be registered. Check each pathway and its requirements to see which one you may qualify for.

If you are moving to New Zealand and want to carry out plumbing, gasfitting and/or drainlaying, you will need to register and apply for a licence.


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Examination information

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Examination information

Registration pathways

Registration documents you need to provide

How to order a replacement registration certificate

For the replacement of a registration certificate, we need to see acceptable identification in order for us to confirm your identity. Please contact registration@pgdb.co.nz to discuss re-issuing your registration certificate or fill out the application form above.

You can apply for registration online through Trade Login.

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