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Compliance documents
Find the regulations, rules and guidelines here. View the governing legislation, compliance documents and information on building consents.
Registration
Registration is required before you can hold a NZ Practising Licence.
Applications are considered and approved by the Registrar on a fortnightly basis.
Get the registration process underway here.
Licensing
All registered plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers must hold a NZ Practising Licence to carry out restricted work. You need to renew your licence every year by 1 April. It's easy! Do this online here, or download the form.
Help for overseas tradespeople
Before doing any restricted plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying work in New Zealand you need to make sure you hold the correct PGDB authorisation.
You are breaking the law if you don’t hold a NZ Practising Licence.
If you have trained outside of New Zealand, this section will guide you through the right steps you need to take before you can get registered with us.
Trade log-in
To log in all you need is your licence number and password.
Enter your username (the 5 digit number on your licence card) and password. Click ‘Go’. If you can’t remember your password, click ‘Forgot My Password’ and follow those steps. If you need further help let us know on 0800 743 262 or email licensing@pgdb.co.nz
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Registered tradespeople 2018/19
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Licence holders plumbing 2018/19
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Licence holders gasfitting 2018/19
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Licence holders drainlaying 2018/19
Address
Level 8, 70 The Terrace, P O Box 10655, Wellington 6140
Call Us
0800 743 262