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President's Report - September 2018
Welcome to all of our members, new members, and people who read News flush! The year is going by so fast and I look forward to some great evenings and some light at the end of a long winter. We have had a very busy month with Katrina working on corflute signs for our members and fielding many enquiries from people wanting to join us. I want to... Read More »
A Bit About Glen Burr - NZPDGA President
A Bit About Glen Burr - NZPDGA President So I’m heading out to Silverdale and right now my Tom Tom’s my best friend. I’ve been driving for over an hour and all the while I’m thinking “Really? You drive this far every day?” When I pull up to Glen’s serene, quirky, red barn that he’s lovingly... Read More »
IQP Backflow Course - Photo Board
IQP Backflow Course - Photo Board Run by Glen Burr @ Aqualine, Henderson Friday 14th September and Friday 21st of September 2018 Thank you Aqualine. What a great set up for my IQP training. We had a fantastic bunch of guys through my course and I congratulate all those who successfully passed my IQP Backflow Course. Regards, Glen... Read More »
The new way to experience HR
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Top Tech Tip - Preparing for the Coming Wage Rises
Top Tech Tip Preparing for the Coming Wage Rises All employers will be affected in some way by the coming rises to the minimum wage, not just those employing minimum wage workers. Planning and budgeting should be commencing now as there will be a knock-on effect for most NZ employees and employers. On 1 April 2018 the New Zealand... Read More »
Chester's Trade Expo - Photo Board
Chester's Trade Expo - Photo Board Organized by Darren Waith of Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom @ QBE Stadium, Albany Thursday 23rd August 2018 Once again, Chester’s never fails to impress. Thank you to all those involved at Chester’s for organizing such an awesome event and inviting us to have a stand once again.... Read More »
Rinnai Evening Workshop - Photo Board
Rinnai Evening Workshop - Photo Board Hosted by Mark Dobson of Rinnai @ Airport Oaks, Mangere Wednesday 19th September 2018 A huge thank you to Mark Dobson for organizing this event. NZPDGA members thoroughly enjoyed their evening at Rinnai. The evening started with a group site... Read More »
Industry News - September 2018
Deadly lung disease striking Australian tradies may come to NZ, union keeping watch NZ Herald The deadly lung disease striking down tradies in Australia is said to be looming over New Zealand too. There has been an alarming spike in cases among Aussie tradies believed to be linked to silicosis - a toxic dust dubbed "the new... Read More »
President's Report - August 2018
Welcome to all our members, new members, and to all that read our News Flush. This month has almost come and gone in the blink of an eye and it just seems this year is going quickly. We have had a lot of inquiries regarding Auckland Council inspections and bringing the inspection team to meet up with trades. I have arranged for two meetings one... Read More »
