New Zealand Plumbing
Conference
PŌNEKE WELLINGTON
10-12 April 2024
Open for Registrations
We look forward to bringing you another top quality Conference for the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry.
Wednesday 10 April
9am - 4pm
Conference Registration and Enquiries 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 - Tbc
Partner Activity Programme
Fully booked – waitlist available
1pm - 3pm
PGDB and Mico CPD session
3pm - 4pm
Afternoon Tea and Trade Show
6pm - 10pm
Mico Welcome Night
Location: The Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings
Dress code: Smart casual
Thursday 11 April
8am - 4pm
Conference Registration and Enquiries Desk Open
8.30am - 8.35am
Karakia
8.35am - 8.45am
Conference Opening Session
Conference Master of Ceremonies: Jehan Casinader
8.45am - 10am
Keynote Speaker, sponsored by MM Brands
Sir Wayne Smith
10am - 10.30am
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ Update
Greg Wallace, Chief Executive
10.30am - 11.15am
Trade Show Morning Tea sponsored by Firstgas
11.15am - 12pm
Panel Discussion – State of the Sector
Panellists: Gareth Kiernan, Greg Wallace, David Kelly, Alwyna Hall.
12pm - 1pm
Guest Speaker
Trevor Slater
1pm - 2pm
Trade Show and Lunch, sponsored by Aqualine
2pm - 2.45pm
Update from the Minister for Building and Construction
2.45pm - 3.30pm
Panel Discussion – Diversity and Women in Plumbing, sponsored by Rheem
Panellists: Jacqui Rodger, Rebecca Moss, Jessica Bensley
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Trade Show and Afternoon Tea, sponsored by Rockgas
6.30pm - 10.30pm
Marley by Aliaxis Fun Night Dinner
Location: Te Papa
Dress Theme: A Night At The Museum
Friday 12 April
8am - 1pm
Conference Registration and Enquiries Desk Open
8:45am - 9.45am
Keynote Speaker, sponsored by Iplex Pipelines
Melissa Clark-Reynolds
9.45am - 10.45am
Workforce Development Panel Discussion, sponsored by Waihanga Ara Rau
Panellists: Hon Penny Simmonds, Graham Moor, Colleen Upton, Philip Aldridge.
10.45am - 11.15am
Morning Tea and Trade Show sponsored by Masterlink
11.15am - 12.15pm
Guest speaker
Ben Gerritsen, Firstgas
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
1.30pm - 4pm
Friday Leisure Activities, sponsored by Masterlink and Methven Caroma
6:30pm - 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
Fully Booked – Waitlist Available
A decadent High Tea at the stunning QT Hotel at midday.
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).