Required certification · New Zealand
PGDB (Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board)
NZ plumbing/gas/drainage licensing — legally required, unlicensed work is illegal
Market position
PGDB is NZ's mandatory plumbing, gasfitting, and drainage licensing body. Legally required for any plumbing/gas/drainage work in NZ — unlicensed work is criminal offense. Issues licenses across three disciplines with separate certifications for each.
New Zealand-specific note
Equivalent of UK Gas Safe + plumbing licensing combined. Mandatory licensing across plumbing + gas + drainage disciplines.
Pros
- + Single NZ authority for plumbing/gas/drainage
- + Legally mandatory — clear regulatory pathway
- + Multi-discipline coverage in one body
Cons
- − Annual fees per discipline add up
- − Multi-discipline workers need multiple licenses
- − Strict enforcement — non-compliance has criminal consequences
Typical New Zealand pricing
Annual licensing fees per discipline
Why this matters for New Zealand trades
Trades are registered/licensed (e.g., the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board; the Electrical Workers Registration Board), and payroll software must handle IRD payday filing, KiwiSaver, and GST.
New Zealand trades vendor selection is shaped by registration/licensing regimes (registered electricians, certifying plumbers/gasfitters), IRD payday filing, KiwiSaver, and GST.
Frequently asked
Is PGDB (Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board) a good fit for New Zealand trades?
PGDB is NZ's mandatory plumbing, gasfitting, and drainage licensing body. Legally required for any plumbing/gas/drainage work in NZ — unlicensed work is criminal offense. Issues licenses across three disciplines with separate certifications for each. Equivalent of UK Gas Safe + plumbing licensing combined. Mandatory licensing across plumbing + gas + drainage disciplines.
What does PGDB (Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board) cost in New Zealand?
Annual licensing fees per discipline. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current New Zealand pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is PGDB (Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board) recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our New Zealand directory for required certification, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.
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