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#8 Regional Finals

September 8, 2023

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2023 Regional Finals

 

Stage one of this year’s competition is now complete and it was great to see 343 young plumbers from across the country participate, showing incredible skill and enthusiasm and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our family of sponsors, so a big thank you for helping to make these events such a success.

The regional finalists have all been identified, and are now preparing for their respective regional events kicking off in a few weeks time. You may hear more from the more ambitious guys and girls, however we ask that you please guide them only and nothing more as we need to ensure the integrity of the competition is upheld.

2023 will be the first time all 8 regional finals will be held at offsite venues, and we’re looking forward to welcoming additional supporters, careers advisors and students while continuing to enhance the competition as it continues to grow.  As with previous years, the regional finals are open to you and your team and we look forward to seeing you there.

 

DATE
REGION
VENUE
ADDRESS
TIME
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Northern
North Harbour Stadium
North Lounge
Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Auckland Metro
Skills East Tamaki Campus
364 East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
BOP/Central Plateau
Trinity Wharf, Tauranga
Trinity II & III
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Waikato/King Country
Claudelands, Hamilton
Arena Lounge
Gate 6, Brooklyn Road Hamilton
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Lower North Island
Awapuni Racecourse
Terrace Lounge
67 Racecourse Road, Palmerston North
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Wellington/Marlborough
Wellington College
Theatre/Firth
15 Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Southern
Sudima Queenstown
Carrington Room
20 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Canterbury/West Coast
Christchurch Town Hall
Avon Room
86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
5:30pm – 8:30pm

 

Our Platinum and Gold supplier skills tests and marking schedules have all been finalised. Set up at each venue is from 3:30pm, with the competition starting at 5:30pm. We will have extra copies of the marking schedules available in case these are needed

That’s it for now, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the team if you have any questions, otherwise we look forward to seeing you and your team at our upcoming events. 

Nga mihi,
Dan & Michelle