New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board

Welcome to the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board

The Board is a ministerially appointed body corporate committed to the promotion of high standards of work, professional conduct, and the protection of public health and safety through the registration and licensing of competent plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.

This site provides information regarding the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry, to the consumer and tradesperson alike.

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Request For Proposal - Electronic Examinations Services

The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board invites providers of electronic examination services to present proposals.

The electronic examination service provider will have appropriate experience in developing, managing and delivering electronic assessments nationwide.

Proposals must be delivered to the Board's Examinations Officer in a sealed envelope marked “RFP for electronic examinations” and electronically to the email address below by 5.00pm on Friday 5 February 2010.

Documentation related to this RFP is available from: José Gómez, Examinations Officer - Email exams@pgdb.co.nz

Consultation and Questionnaire on the implementation of the 2006 Act

The consultation closed at 5pm on the 26 January. The responses are currently being analysed.

Statement of Purpose

To protect consumer health and safety in New Zealand by ensuring that plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers are competent and licensed.

Examinations Review

In July 2009, the Board commissioned Deirdre Dale to conduct a review of the plumbing, and gasfitting registration examinations. (Click here to view the completed report).