Plumbing
New wastewater rules take aim at 'flushable' wet wipes
A new weapon has been launched to fight the enemy of the sewer - the mighty fatberg. Wet wipes get stuck on the way down, catch fat and cooking oil and grow into monsterous globules that bog up the… Video, Audio
Why aren't we encouraging more rain water harvesting?
With water restrictions being placed on Auckland and Northland due to drought, should urban dwellers be storing rainwater for irrigation and non-potable use when the weather gets dry? Audio
Tradies pressured to install shoddy componentry
Plumbers, gasfitters and electricians say they're under pressure to install shoddy products from overseas, without proper checks for safety. Imported plumbing products are subject to MBIE guidelines… Audio
Award-winning firm backs women tradies
A Wellington plumbing company, run by a woman, has won the country's top plumbing award for 2018. Hutt Gas and Plumbing employs three of of just 22 women plumbing apprentices and tradespeople across… Audio
Consumer NZ 'alarmist' with claim gas is running out
The plumbing and gas fittting industry is pouring scorn on claims that gas will run out soon in New Zealand and people need to think twice before buying gas-fired appliances. Consumer New Zealand… Audio
Insurer warns of failure risk in braided plumbing pipe
New Zealand's largest insurer is keeping a close eye on a very common type of household plumbing hose after a rise in failures across the Tasman. Audio
Some Mitre 10 equipment 'not up to NZ standards'
Some electrical equipment bought from DIY chain Mitre 10 is being described as dangerous and not up to New Zealand standards.
Plumbers seek to avert potential leaky homes problem
The Master Plumbers Association is warning of the risks of another leaky homes crisis if the standard of pipes and tap fittings in homes is not improved. Audio
NZ 'dumping ground' for dodgy building products
A so-called grey market in dodgy building products is being investigated by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Audio
Lack of standards for dodgy plumbing product
The Chair of the plumbing and pipelaying standards committee, Darren Waith and others in the industry say New Zealand is becoming a dumping ground for poor quality fittings because the rules are too… Audio
Plumbing products not up to standard
Officials are investigating a grey market in dodgy building products. Darren Waith is the chair of the National Plumbing and Pipelaying Standards Committee. Audio
Dodgy plumbing products singled out
A former detective has been brought in to crack down on "cowboy" plumbers but a gaping hole remains around dodgy plumbing products.