New Zealand Plumbing
Conference
PŌNEKE WELLINGTON
10-12 April 2024
We look forward to bringing you another top quality Conference for the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry.
Wednesday 10 April
9am
Conference Registration Desk Open
9.30am - 10am
Morning Tea
10am - 12pm
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ Inc – Annual General Meeting
12pm - 1pm
Lunch, sponsored by the Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board
12pm - 4pm
Partner Activity Programme
Fully booked.
1pm - 3pm
PGDB and Mico CPD session
3pm - 4pm
Afternoon Tea and Trade Show
Sponsored by the Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board.
5:30pm - 10pm
Mico Welcome Night
Location: The Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings
Dress code: Smart casual
Thursday 11 April
8am
Conference Registration and Enquiries Desk Open
8.30am - 8.35am
Karakia
8.30am - 8.45am
Conference Opening Session
Conference Master of Ceremonies: Jehan Casinader
8.45am - 10am
Sir Wayne Smith – Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by MM Brands.
10am - 10.30am
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ Update
Greg Wallace, Chief Executive
10.30am - 11.15am
Morning Tea and Trade Show
Sponsored by Firstgas.
11.15am - 12pm
State of the Sector – Panel Discussion
Panellists: Gareth Kiernan, Greg Wallace, David Kelly, Aleyna Hall.
12pm - 12.05pm
Marley Product Showcase
12.05pm - 1pm
Trevor Slater Dispute Resolution – Guest Speaker
How to stop one dissatisfied customer ruining your business.
1pm - 2pm
Lunch and Trade Show
Sponsored by Aqualine.
2pm - 2.45pm
Update from the Minister for Building and Construction
2.45pm - 3.30pm
Diversity and Women in Plumbing – Panel Discussion
Panellists: Jacqui Rodger, Rebecca Moss, Jessica Bensley
Sponsored by Rheem.
3.30pm - 3.45pm
Update from Josh Kendrick of Hawke’s Bay Master Plumbers
President of Hawke’s Bay Master Plumbers Josh Kendrick will give an update on Cyclone Gabrielle and what’s been happening on the east coast.
3.45pm - 4.30pm
Afternoon Tea and Trade Show
Sponsored by Rockgas.
6.30pm - 10.30pm
Marley Fun Night Dinner
Location: Te Papa
Dress Theme: A Night At The Museum
Friday 12 April
8am
Conference Registration Desk Open
8:45am - 9.45am
Melissa Clark-Reynolds – Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Iplex Pipelines.
9.45am - 9.50am
Allproof Product Showcase
9.50am - 10.45am
Workforce Development – Panel Discussion
Panellists: Hon Penny Simmonds, Graham Moor, Colleen Upton, Philip Aldridge.
Sponsored by Waihanga Ara Rau.
10.45am - 11.15am
Morning Tea and Trade Show
Sponsored by Masterlink.
11.15am - 11.45pm
Future Fuels – Panel Discussion
Panellists: Dr Grant Bourke and Matt Carnachan.
11.45am - 12.15pm
Apprentice Representative Group
12.15pm - 12.30pm
Conference Close and Trade Show Prize Presentation
Conference Master of Ceremonies: Jehan Casinader
12.30pm - 1.15pm
Lunch
Sponsored by Masterlink.
1pm - 4pm
Friday Leisure Activities
Sponsored by Masterlink and Methven Caroma.
6:00pm - 12am
New Zealand Plumbing Awards Dinner
Sponsored by Plumbing World.
Tāwhirimātea Room, Tākina Convention Centre
Dress code: Black tie/formal
Master of Ceremonies: Jesse Mulligan
The Friday afternoon activity options are:
Option One: Zealandia Tour >>
Fully Booked – email conference@masterplumbers.org.nz to be waitlisted.
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to pre-human state.
Set around a picturesque reservoir, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is home to some of New Zealand’s most rare and extraordinary wildlife – all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary.
There will be a private walking tour around Zealandia followed by afternoon tea.
Option Two: Bowling and Acarde games at Holey Moley >>
Get ready for some fun! Challenge yourself or your colleagues by playing a variety of arcade games or aim for a strike at 10-pin bowling.
There is something to entertain everyone! Click here to view Bowling and Arcade Games>>
Option Three: Rock climbing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (weather permitting) at Ferg’s Rock and Kayak >>
Fergs Kayaks Wellington has an amazing 13m high wall to challenge climbers.
Experienced staff will show you the basics of belaying and climbing. There is a full 30 rope top rope climbing gym with a unique and separate lead climbing room as well as a Bouldering area, which is boasted to be world class. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a total whizz, they have options to suit your skill level.
You can also experience the joy of stand up paddle boarding and kayaks around Wellington Harbour (weather permitting).
