Social Responsibility

Making an impact

Our commitment

We are deeply committed to social responsibility and positively impacting our wider community. We are dedicated to supporting organisations and initiatives that reflect our values and concern for the needs and sustainability of current and future generations. We believe in giving back and being a responsible corporate citizen.

We are very proud to be working with Habitat for Humanity Central Region, donating new plumbing and bathroom supplies from the Young Plumber of the Year National Final. The donations are used for Habitat’s Home Repair Programme to support low-income families with affordable repairs, helping to overcome poverty and socioeconomic inequality.

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Daniel (Plumbing World), Nathan (Habitat for Humanity), Michelle (Plumbing World)

We pride ourselves on supporting Dyslexic and neurodiverse contestants by embracing differences, providing necessary support, and fostering an inclusive environment.

upcycling

We encourage upcycling and recycling of competition practical skills test pipe and general product.

Marley RP80 pipe offcuts from the YPOTY events are being used at the Paerata Best Start Centre. The children use balls to run through the Pipe, and they love it!

YPC stats

33% of our steering committee are female
1500+ YPC members nationwide
55+ branches/club locations nationwide
10 years in the industry

YPoty objectives

Set the standard for the New Zealand Plumbing Trades now and into the future
Reward industry excellence
Build confidence
Foster competition
Consolidate and recognise valued skillsets
Upskilling
Position Young Plumbers, Plumbing World, and our sponsors as industry leaders and innovators