News

The one-year transition period for 2023 Building Code updates to plumbing and drainage documents ended on 1 November 2024.

Read about Jason O'Connor and Ian Olan joining the Board in September 2024, and the Board's thanks to outgoing members Barry Willcox and Deborah Cranko.

Reports a Whangarei man ordered to pay $4,100 reparation after carrying out unauthorised gasfitting work while registered only as a trainee.

Explains how Waihanga Ara Rau is helping industry respond to proposed changes to the vocational education and training system for construction trades.

Explains the August 2024 changes to the Self-Contained Vehicles Regulations, covering wastewater tank venting and levy refunds for failed inspections.

A man already serving a fraud sentence was convicted of unauthorised sanitary plumbing work and falsely advertising himself as a plumber.

An unregistered man was fined and ordered to pay reparation after advertising plumbing services and carrying out unauthorised sanitary plumbing work.

A Porirua man was fined $3,000 for unauthorised plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work at a new build after his authorisations had expired.

A man was fined after carrying out unauthorised electrical and plumbing work that left exposed live wires and non-compliant sanitary plumbing.

For International Women's Day 2024, gasfitter Billie McDonnell talks about training in Auckland and the misconceptions around plumbing work.

The Board reappointed Diana Kuhtz-Covich as Chair and Martin de Gouw as Deputy Chair for 2024, continuing their leadership of the organisation.

The Board sought feedback on proposed fees, the disciplinary levy and registration class names, with submissions closing in October 2023.