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There's no April Fools in this newsletter—only winners here! Read on to discover the lucky recipients of our host feedback survey and PGDB relicensing prize draw. Plus, meet your new ARG representative and welcome Callum Dimond, our new Masterlink Regional Manager! |
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HOST FEEDBACK SURVEY PREZZY CARD WINNERS! |
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Congratulations to 3 lucky Masterlink hosts who have won a $300 Prezzy Card for submitting feedback in our 2025 Masterlink host survey!
Di Li from B. D. K. Drainage in Auckland Zsolt Banki from Economech in Auckland Steve Martin from Morgan Plumbing in Hamilton Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. The results were really encouraging and have given us some valuable insights that we’re excited to share with you soon through your Regional Managers. |
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CONGRATULATIONS PGDB RELICENSING WINNERS! |
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A big thank you to everyone who completed their PGDB relicensing before April 1. We're excited to be able to announce the winners of our prize draw! |
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The following Masterlink apprentices have each won a $100 Prezzy Card:
Gurmeet Grewal from Aquaheat in Wellington Jordan Stratford from Total Plumbing & Gas in Haruru Samuel Barningham from Plumbing Magic in Auckland Alex Watkins from D4 Drainage in Rangiora Tarn Nuttall from Aquacraft Plumbing in Christchurch Looks like smoko shout's on you! 😝
Your Regional Manager will be in touch to present you with your Prezzy Card. |
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NEW ARG REPRESENTATIVE: MEET GEORGIA! |
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Meet our newest Apprentice Representative Group member, Georgia Simeon, a Masterlink apprentice working at Karl Boniface Plumbing in Invercargill. With Maria Contreras Huerta recently completing her Masterlink apprenticeship, Georgia was invited to join the group and is thrilled to take up the opportunity. |
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GET TO KNOW GEORGIA What made you want to join the ARG?
I'm passionate about the trade and want to be able to actively contribute within it. I like the opportunity to be able to represent the Southern region apprentices as there is currently a gap in that area. What are you looking forward to?
Being able to work alongside like-minded people and see what other apprentices may be facing and hopefully be able to help or guide them to the advice or answers needed.
What important issues are you hoping to be across as a member of ARG?
Block courses is a huge one, the lack of them or uncertainty of when apprentices will be able to go on the next one. |
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Have an issue or want to share your apprenticeship journey with the ARG? |
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ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR PGD APPRENTICES |
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Pete Shields, Apprentice Training Manager, has compiled all the essential resources to support both Te Pūkenga and ICE apprentices in completing a full Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying apprenticeship with Masterlink. Included in these resources are:
To receive your copy, please reach out to your Regional Manager. |
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OUTWARD BOUND APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED |
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Nominations and applications to attend a fully-funded Outward Bound Building Leaders course have now closed! Our judges are reviewing the applications, so stay tuned for the upcoming winner announcement. |
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JOIN US IN THE MATES LONG LAP! |
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This April, the Masterlink and Master Plumbers teams are supporting the MATES in Construction Long Lap. We are joining our MATES to walk, run, swim and cycle the length of NZ five times, representing the one person lost every five days to suicide in the construction industry
It's not too late to join our team and get active alongside us! Or if you would like to support our efforts, you can make a donation. We'd love you to jump on board! |
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WELCOME NEW REGIONAL MANAGER: CALLUM DIMOND |
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We are thrilled to introduce new Auckland Regional Manager, Callum Dimond. Callum replaces Colin Kilpatrick who retired in February after seven years of dedicated commitment to Masterlink.
As a qualified plumber with 9 years experience, he is passionate about the trade and developing top-notch apprentices who are ready to hit the ground running.
Get in touch with Callum today
021 773 296
callum.dimond@masterlink.co.nz |
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SAFELY DOES IT: NZSB EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS |
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Don't forget to make use of the great discounts Masterlink apprentices have available with NZ Safety Blackwoods! We have nationwide "cash accounts" so Masterlink apprentices can purchase quality tools and equipment at trade rates. How to save!
Visit any NZ Safety Blackwoods store Mention you're using the Masterlink cash account Show your recent payslip header as proof of your Masterlink employment. It's that easy! If you have any issues, contact the Masterlink Admin team. |
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WE HAVE THE APPRENTICE FOR YOU! |
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If you’ve been thinking about bringing on extra hands to grow your business, now’s the time! We have a full roster of apprentice candidates eager to jump on the tools today. |
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A big congratulations on completing your apprenticeships:
A special mention to those who have also qualified in Drainlaying:
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Nau mai, haere mai to our newest Masterlink apprentices:
Stefan Boortman - CN Drainage Contractors, Queenstown - Nathan Shelton - Cooke Plumbing Co, Auckland
Quintin Brown - YP Plumbing, Christchurch Luke Adcock - Marlborough Plumbing & Heating, Blenheim |
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And to our new and returning Masterlink host companies: |
CN Drainage Contractors, Cooke Plumbing Co and YP Plumbing |
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