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Out & about Branch and Association events
OUT &ABOUT
It’s great to see events and activities firmly back on the calendar for Master Plumbers branches and associations, as Covid restrictions ease.
A group shot of the Leadership Meeting participants.
Leadership learning
This August, Master Plumbers branch and association presidents, secretaries, and executive committee members came together with Master Plumbers staff members for a Leadership Meeting in Wellington. With great engagement and informative presentations, attendees came away with insights, strategies and initiatives to continue to build and grow the Master Plumbers community.
“Thanks everyone, was a great time, I learned heaps and it was great to network once again,” said Scott McBeth of the Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers. “Some great discussions and some good laughs too.”
Participant Colleen Upton also came away feeling keen to implement new ideas at the Hutt Valley/Wairarapa Master Plumbers. “I always feel like an apprentice that has come off a good block course when I have been to one of these sessions,” she said. “A huge thank you to Master Plumbers... It has been wonderful being able to get face to face with other branches/associations.”
The meeting included presentations, brainstorming and discussion.
Smart with water
The Hutt Valley-Wairarapa Master Plumbers held their branch meeting in mid-August.
Roger Adlam of WaterSmart spoke on the future of tanks and water preservation and some new and innovative ways of dealing with them.
Food and beverages were provided, and the audience went home knowing that bit more!
Brad Winkel of Queenstown Plumbing & Gas. Roger Adlam of WaterSmart presenting to the Hutt Valley/ Wairarapa Master Plumbers.
New President for Queenstown Lakes Branch
When an opportunity came up to become President of the Master Plumbers Queenstown Lakes Branch, Brad Winkel thought he would give it a go and continue the great work that Mark Galbraith did to create the new branch before stepping down.
“The Queenstown Lakes Branch is relatively new, after many years of being associated with the Southland Association,” says Brad. “My intentions with this role are to have engaging events with our members and perhaps an annual golf day for some fun.
“It would be ideal to grow our member base as much as possible and to promote the Master Plumbers ethos throughout our local plumbing community. I look forward to my role and I hope I can continue Mark’s great work.”
Go the karts!
The Wellington Master Plumbers got together in late July for a go kart event, kicking off with a BBQ dinner. Ten randomly picked teams of three completed a 90-lap endurance race, with each team member doing 15 laps before a pit stop and driver change.
“Some competitive racing had by all,” said Dave Norriss of JLP Plumbing. “Team 7 came first, Team 9 second and Team 1 third.”
The first, second and third place winners on the night.
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Time for a pit stop and driver change.
Association Life Membership
The Southland Master Plumbers Awards Evening in early September was attended by 109 guests, including National Master Plumbers President Jon Lewis. Mac McKenzie Award winners Gregor Wood, Dominic Salandino, Phonex Apa and Nadthakit ‘Nut’ Seekaew were acknowledged on the night, and Ray Galt was presented with Southland Association Life Membership for his enormous contribution over many years to his local Association.
Ray Galt with his Master Plumbers Southland Association Life Membership certificate.
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Morning coffee and BBQ at Mico Matamata.
Coffee Catchups
Master Plumbers Waikato Branch hosted a joint coffee/BBQ morning at Mico Matamata in mid-September. It was a great start to the day and an opportunity to connect with Master Plumbers members, the Waikato executive team and Business Partners. The next Master Plumbers Coffee Catchup will be in Auckland on 3 November.
Meet Alex and Kelly Hyland
Alex and Kelly Hyland took on the Master Plumbers Gisborne Branch President and Secretary roles this August. “We have only been in business for one year, but right from the start we have found our Master Plumbers’ membership of utmost value,” says Kelly. “The support has been fantastic. From resources, HR support, training opportunities, and just having a platform to network with like-minded plumbers. I love being able to ring up with questions and know that help is on the other end.”
The main motivation for taking on the roles is to help re-connect the Gisborne Master Plumbers members and encourage other firms to step up and come on board. “Our goals are to boost membership and create a supportive environment through training and networking opportunities,” adds Kelly. “We are proud to be Master Plumbers members and are looking forward to this new and exciting role.”
Alex and Kelly Hyland are President and Secretary of the Master Plumbers Gisborne Branch.
Members of Auckland Master Plumbers learning more about the Artisan initiative to speed up inspections and consents.
Digital pilot for inspection & consents
This August, the Auckland Master Plumbers hosted an Artisan presentation for members in the region, to get everyone on board with a new digital building inspection and consent pilot programme. “One small step for Auckland Master Plumbers…one giant leap towards self-certification!” said Branch President Reuben Cutts.
Artisan project director Grant Ford and Auckland Council building inspector Adrian King discussed the roll out of the initiative, being spearheaded by Master Plumbers.
Digital technology would speed up current wait times for inspections and consent approvals by enabling plumbers and drainlayers to take photos of their work as they go, submit these to the Building Consent Authority, and complete any remediation work required.
Further events were held in Auckland’s North Shore and East Tamaki in September, as well as heading north to Whangarei and Kerikeri. Two more were held in Pukekohe and Albany in October, and another is planned for Kumeu in November. The eventual goal is to extend the initiative to plumbers and drainlayers throughout Aotearoa.
SAVE THE DATE
See what’s coming up on the branch & association events calendar.
3 NOVEMBER, 6AM-8AM
Free event at Plumbing World Kumeu. Grab a free coffee and enjoy a casual catch up before you head to work. No need to book.
Auckland Branch meeting
8 NOVEMBER, 4.45-6.45PM
Free event at Plumbing World Kumeu. Master Plumbers Auckland invites you to get together in your region. No need to book.
PAPAIOEA PALMERSTON NORTH Wellbeing on Tap Toolbox Talk
9 NOVEMBER, 6-9PM
Member fee: $20 Come along to gain wellbeing tools and strategies for you and your team from Master Plumbers Wellbeing Guy Kereama Carmody.
PONEKE WELLINGTON Wellbeing Charity Dinner
11 NOVEMBER, 6-10PM
$150 inc GST Wellington and Hutt/Valley Wairarapa Master Plumbers invite you to a Wellbeing Charity Dinner. Enjoy a 2-course dinner with guest speakers and live auctions. All proceeds will go to Mates in Construction.
25 NOVEMBER, 6.15-11PM
$80+GST You are invited to the Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers Awards Dinner at the Wairakei Resort Taupo to recognise excellence in the industry in the region.
