Almost all aspects of plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work are restricted and illegal to D.I.Y
The Board and The NZ Insurance Council NZ warn the health and safety risks of DIY are high. The mistakes are costly, and you may be voiding your insurance. The fines are hefty [$10,000 - $50,000].
Who can you trust? Find out more at the 'check it's legal' link below.
92% of NZ'ers in the Columar Brunton brand survey knew a tradesperson needs to be authorised (2019)
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85% increase in visitors to the Board's website from advertising (2019 campaign)
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327% increase in consumer website activity (2017-2019 campaigns)
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631% increase in those searching the public register (2017-2019 campaigns)
Report-A-Cowboy
If you think a tradie is unlicensed, behaved unethically or done a poor job, use the Report-A-Cowboy app.
Make a report about building, electrical, plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying to the Boards' investigations teams using the R.A.C app. See more info at the link below.