Greg Wallace
Trades apprentice numbers down, workforce shortage warnings
A stark warning from plumbing and electrical sector leaders: apprentice numbers are down, employers are struggling, and Queensland is luring qualified tradies to help build the 2032 Olympics
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The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: a lack of funding for hospice care. Plus, do we need to re -think how we provide… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Plumbers and builders could sign off own work under proposal
Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Employers voice concern about changes to Te Pūkenga
Some employers are sounding alarm over the government's plans to restructure Te Pūkenga. Audio
Wellington plumbers call for commissioners over water woes: 'We've got excuse after excuse'
Call in the Commissioners, this is the plea from the boss of Master Plumbers, who reckons Wellington bureaurats are flushing money and plumbers should be brought in to patch the tsunami of leaks in… Video, Audio
Warnings of a tradie shortage if scheme not extended
There are warnings of a chronic shortage of tradies if a government apprenticeship boost scheme is not extended. Two of the major trades are calling for greater clarity around funding for apprentice… Audio
New Zealand's Master Plumbers warn acceptable lead levels are dangerously high
New Zealand's Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers CEO Greg Wallace speaks with Karyn about testing for lead including standards for taps and pipes. Audio
Shortage of basic building supplies delay construction projects
A shortage of building supplies is preventing the construction sector from delivering projects on time and within budget.
Plumbing, electrical and tiling suppliers are all reporting difficulties… Audio
'Gas is a safe industry' - gasfitters recommend regular checks
The association which most professional gas technicians belong to is considering raising the minimum liability insurance after an explosion in Christchurch that destroyed a home, sent six people to… Audio
Gasfitters busy after Christchurch gas explosion
Gas fitters across the country are seeing a surge in customers wanting their gas systems checked after the explosion in Christchurch which levelled a house and damaged nine others.
Companies in… Audio
Master Plumbers warn over lead in products
Master Plumbers are calling on the government to take dangerous plumbing products off the market. Tests have revealed high levels of lead being leached out of some taps into drinking water. Four types… Audio
Major shortage of plumbers
Getting a plumber, especially in Auckland, is going to become increasingly difficult. The region is predicted to have a shortfall of over 600 plumbers within 2 years - a 60 percent undersupply. The… Audio
