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A huge congratulations to the Masterlink apprentices who have been recognised for their hard mahi at the 2026 Young Plumber of the Year branch competitions.

Apache Davidson, from BOP Plumbing & Gas Ltd , took out the Young Plumber category at the Rotorua branch event, while Glynn Norman earned an impressive 2nd place.

Luke Tetley Jones, from Exceed Plumbing and Gas in Tauranga, won the Nexa Apprentice category and Noah Attwood from Waterwise Waihi, who has been with Masterlink for just 10 months, stepped up and enjoyed his first experience competing.

With more branch competitions still to come, we look forward to seeing even more Masterlink talent in action. 👏

A big congratulations to Masterlink Apprentice Lachlan Cuttance-Dunn on completing his plumbing and drainlaying qualifications from Advanced Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Mount Maunganui.

Well done, Lachlan!

These are the kinds of apprentices host companies love having on the team 👏

Cameron renewed his PGDB license on time, got himself into the Masterlink prize draw and walked away with a $50 Prezzy Card!

Plus, our newest apprentice, Seth, completed his Masterlink Health & Safety modules before even starting with his host company and has already received his new Makita battery drill ready before his first day on Monday.

Organised, motivated and ready to get stuck in — exactly the kind of attitude that goes a long way in the trades.

Ka rawe, guys! 👏

Congratulations to the Masterlink apprentices around the motu who have been recognised for their hard mahi at the 2026 Young Plumber of the Year branch competitions.

A huge well done to:

Ryan Jones from Aquacraft plumbing Ltd , who placed 1st in the Christchurch South branch competition

Hunter Jenner from ON Plumbing Limited , who placed 2nd in the Christchurch South branch competition,

Sam Charles from Menzies Group Limited , who placed 2nd in the Ashburton/Timaru branch competition

Cameron White from Scotties Potties Ltd , who won the Apprentice category at the Wellington branch event

Aaren Markenstein from Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd , who achieved an outstanding result at the Queenstown Branch Qualifier

It’s great to see Masterlink apprentices representing their employers, their regions and the wider PGD industry with pride.

With more branch competition dates still to come, we’re looking forward to seeing even more Masterlink talent in action. 👏

Check out the full list of 2026 Branch Event Winners here:
https://youngplumbersclub.co.nz/ypoty/branch-regional-winners-2026/

Are you a woman interested in a career in the trades?

Hear from Georgia Simeon, a now-qualified Masterlink apprentice working at Karl Boniface Plumbing

Her advice?

“If you’re willing to work hard and learn, you’ll be fine. Back yourself and give it a go!”

Masterlink provides structured support for host businesses.

As Mike Gooch from Glennies Plumbing Ltd. shares, having Masterlink as an intermediary helps create a clear process for communication, guidance, and issue resolution when needed.

Watch Mike’s full testimonial here: https://youtu.be/aODKjYlYNZk?si=weFOjGDf8ARuWp90

Interested in growing your team and becoming a Masterlink host business?

Get in touch today by heading to our website: https://www.masterlink.co.nz/become-a-host/