News

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

Catch up on the January 2026 Info Brief, with CPD reminders, licensing news and technical guidance for licensed practitioners.

Shares Board news, licensing reminders and technical guidance for practitioners in the November 2025 Info Brief.

Brings practitioners Board news, licensing reminders and technical guidance in the October 2025 Info Brief.

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

Catch up on the Board's September 2025 Info Brief, the newsletter for licensed plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers with news and technical guidance.

The August 2025 Info Brief sets out licensing, CPD reminders and regulatory updates for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.

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

The July 2025 Info Brief rounds up Board news, licensing and CPD reminders for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.

Covers Board announcements, licensing renewal reminders and technical guidance for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers in the June 2025 Info Brief.

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

The Board's April 2025 Info Brief rounds up licensing reminders, CPD updates and regulatory news for the trade.