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Photo: 123RF The report, released at the end of March, says better regulation is needed for drinking water, and also recommends a review of plumbing standards for lead in taps and pipe fittings. The East Otago contamination, where lead levels tested as high as almost 40 times the acceptable limit for drinking water, is still being investigated, but household taps and pipe fittings containing lead are widely used throughout this country. University of Canterbury director of environmental science Sally Gaw said there should be no lead in taps for drinking water, and it was important the review ...

Press Release – Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ Master Plumbers welcomes todays recommendation by the Ministry of Health to review current plumbing standards with regards to allowable lead levels in imported tapware and fittings. The recommendation forms part of the Ministrys review of the health … Master Plumbers welcomes today’s recommendation by the Ministry of Health to review current plumbing standards with regards to allowable lead levels in imported tapware and fittings. The recommendation forms part of the Ministry’s review of the health system response to the l...

Business digest: First Mortgage Trust CEO Tony Kinzett to retire 4 Apr, 2021 07:33 PM 11 minutes to read Got business news? Email businessBOP@nzme.co.nz Photo / Getty Images Bay of Plenty Times Michael Smith, chairman of First Mortgage Managers, the owner of First Mortgage Trust, has announced the pending retirement of CEO, Tony Kinzett, after 15 years at the helm of the organisation. Smith said Kinzett had led the business through significant change and growth in the last 15 years. "When Tony came into the role in 2006, the investor fund size was $280 million. By compariso...

When hiring a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer, it's imperative you do your research to avoid disappointment. In need of a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer? It's complicated work and while there are many people out there offering their plumbing services, not all of them may be authorised to do the job. For tradies who do plumbing, gas and drainage work, a NZ practising licence issued by the Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board (PGDB) is required before they're allowed to perform restricted work. Add to that different authorisation levels, with a Certifying Plumber being the highest, fin...

Carmen Hall: Throwing money at a problem doesn't always fix it 19 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM 3 minutes to read Some concerns have been raised over the Government's apprenticeship scheme. Photo / Getty Images Last year the Government announced its apprenticeship scheme with much fanfare. The welcomed injection of cash followed Covid and a skilled-labour shortage that was continuing to bite. The trades were under stress as they struggled to keep up with the increasing demand for apprentices across the trades. Building, construction, plumbers and electricians were feeling the pinch whi...