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As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe plumbing apprenticeships and jobs are given sufficient recognition in New Zealand; if not, what measures does he intend to take to change that, if any?

Answered Question 37018 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • As Building and Construction Minister, does he believe plumbing apprenticeships and jobs are given sufficient recognition in New Zealand; if not, what measures does he intend to take to change that, if any?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Plumbing is a highly skilled and essential trade, and we are recognising that through practical measures such as the expanded self-certification scheme. Trusted plumbers and drainlayers can now sign off a much wider range of their own work. This reduces unnecessary delays, lifts productivity, and affirms the professionalism and competence already present in the industry.