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In this edition, read about the success of our first online apprentice training workshop, how we're celebrating Pride Month and a reminder to keep logging on to BWARE! 📲 |
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A SMOOTH TAKEOFF: ONLINE TRAINING PILOT SUCCESS! |
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The online Masterlink Apprentice Training Workshop pilot was a success!
Masterlink’s pilot online training workshop, led by Apprentice Training Manager Pete Shields, brought together seven Masterlink apprentices - most from the lower South Island and remote regional areas. The four-hour session focused on online and on-job assessments, with Pete offering the group valuable one-on-one support throughout. Feedback from the session was extremely positive, with several apprentices even saying they wished it had run longer. Otago and South Canterbury Regional Manager Danny Ledwith shared: "My lads all found it very beneficial and were delighted with the one-on-one engagement they received. They said it really helped having Pete there to guide them through the bookwork and share his knowledge." Thanks to its success, another workshop is planned for July - stay tuned for the date! |
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OUTWARD BOUND UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS NOAH! |
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Congratulations to Noah Raymond, a plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying Masterlink apprentice hosted by Glennie's Plumbing in Wellington.
Noah is the final Masterlink apprentice chosen to attend the 16-day Outward Bound Building Leaders Course this June. His nominators described him as "a great apprentice" with a "great attitude and strong work ethic", and believe Outward Bound will further support his growth and help him reach his full potential. |
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SAFETY FIRST: BWARE INCIDENT REPORTING |
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Had a near miss or got hurt at work? Log it on BWARE! Accidents and close calls can happen on the job — it comes with the territory. But when they do, it's important we're reporting it. Whether you were injured or had a near miss, make sure to log it in the Health & Safety app, BWARE. Reporting helps us keep everyone safer and prevent future incidents. Need your BWARE login details?
Reach out to your Regional Manager. |
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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: POSTS WORTH RE-SHARING! |
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Upper South Island Regional Manager Steve Weeks recently shared a great moment on Instagram - celebrating the progress of his soon-to-be fully qualified apprentice, Brendan! |
"Full Circle Moment at Ara
Meet Brendan, a 5th year plumbing apprentice who’s just about to graduate and couldn’t stop smiling at the Ara Careers Tradeshow today.
Why?
Because this is where it all started, 5 years ago at a roadshow just like this one and sparked his journey into the trades and now he’s standing here as a soon-to-be qualified Plumber/Gasfitter. Proof of where hard work, the right support and a solid pathway can take you.
From curious student to confident tradie - what a journey…" |
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Keep Up with Your Regional Manager on Socials! |
Follow Upper South Island Regional Manager, Steve Weeks on Instagram |
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PRIDE MONTH: WHAT RESPECT LOOKS LIKE 💪 |
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We're using Pride Month as an opportunity to share what it feels like to belong to a workplace and industry where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to thrive. So, how does it show up? Respect on the tools and onsite means having each other’s back — whether it’s an apprentice, a teammate, or anyone on site. It can be shown in small, everyday ways — using someone’s correct name or pronouns, speaking up when something’s not right, or simply making it clear that you’re in your colleague's corner. |
We'd love to hear your stories so we can share just how easy respect can be 🌈 Has there been a moment or an action — big or small — that made you or
someone else feel truly respected for who they are?
What are some easy or small ways we can show up for our team? |
| 💙 SHARE WITH US ANONYMOUSLY HERE >> |
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🫣 GOT SOME "DODGY PLUMBING" TO SHARE?! |
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Do you have photos on your phone that could be considered "Dodgy Plumbing" gold?
Then send them our way! NZ Plumber magazine is always happy to receive the funny, the weird, and even the most cringe-worthy plumbing mistakes you stumble across. Send them in and they could be featured in an upcoming issue! |
| EMAIL THEM HERE >> |
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A big congratulations on completing your apprenticeships:
A special mention to those who have also qualified:
Mitchell Irwin and Kaesin Haris in Drainlaying Trent Davis in Plumbing and Gasfitting Emma Fane De Salis, Kade Wilson and Ethan Fricker in Plumbing |
WELCOME |
Nau mai, haere mai to our newest Masterlink apprentices:
Keaton Rawson - Clark Plumbing & Gas, Whanganui - Masalu Manu - K-10 Limited, Auckland
Jackson Cutts - BOP Plumbing & Gas, Rotorua Jasjot (JJ) Singh - Aquaheat Facility Services, Hamilton |
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