National Final – Young Plumbers Club

Young Plumber of the Year 2025

Plumbing World — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Young Plumber of the Year 2025

The 2025 Young Plumber of the Year National Final took place on the 22 Oct – and what an incredible event it was!

It’s been a huge week for the ten finalists. The competition kicked off on Monday in Auckland with an action-packed schedule of 10 supplier visits across Monday and Tuesday morning, followed by a rigorous Theory Test in Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon. Then, today, the finalists went head-to-head in a challenging 4.5-hour Skills Test to determine who would take home the 2025 title. We are excited to announce the Top 3 winners from the 2025 Young Plumber of the Year National Final…

Louis Devine

Thompson Plumbing & Gas Ltd, Palmerston North

WINNER 1ST PLACE

Seth Hall

Hallrite Plumbing & Gasfitting

2ND PLACE

Liam Locke

I Plumb 4 U Northland

3RD PLACE

That’s a wrap

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to support throughout this year’s competition. With over 380 registrations nationwide, the level of engagement and enthusiasm has been truly outstanding. Plus we want to recognise ALL the hard work by Daniel Keenan and Michelle Bingham in all aspects of the 2025 Competition.

2025 National Finalists

Congratulations to the following contestants who competed in the National Final held in Hamilton on 22 October.

Contestant

Company

YPC Region

Louis Devine - Winner

Thompson Plumbing & Gas Ltd

Lower North Island

Seth Hall - 2nd Place

Hallrite Plumbing & Gasfitting

BOP/Central Plateau

Liam Locke - 3rd Place

I Plumb 4 U Northland

Northern

Cameron Notley

Swift-Fix Plumbing Ltd

Auckland Metro

Johnny Waymouth

Auckland Plumbers Group Ltd

Auckland Metro

Julian Wilson

May Plumbing & Gas

Southern

Michael Parker

Devine Plumbing Ltd

Lower North Island

Sam Sonneveld

CF Reese Plumbing Ltd

Waikato/King Country

Tom Harrison

Clyne and Bennie Nelson/Tasman

Wellington/Marlborough

Tristan Harris

Revolution Plumbing and Gas Ltd

Canterbury/West Coast

2025 Branch & Regional Winners

Congratulations to the contestants who took out the Branch Qualifiers & Regional Finals.
See this years Branch Qualifiers & Regional Finals winners.

Check them out

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Young Plumber of the Year 2024

Plumbing World — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:14:00 +0000

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Our exciting Final for our 2024 Young Plumber of Year competition, held on Tuesday 23 Oct 2024, has been an exciting week for all our Finalists. From Monday morning kicking it off with a total of 6 supplier visits during Monday and Tuesday morning in Auckland, to a Theory Test in Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon, a Panel Interview this morning, followed by a 3.5 hour Skills Test, ten Finalists battled it out to win the top prize.

We are excited to announce the Top 3 from the 2024 Young Plumber of the Year National Final

Blake Patrick

Limitless Plumbing and Gas

WINNER 1ST PLACE

Tristan Harris

Revolution Plumbing and Gas

2ND PLACE

Liam Dewar

Quantum Waste Water Systems

3RD PLACE

Top 3 Winners: Liam Dewar (3rd), Blake Patrick (1st), Tristan Harris (2nd).

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A huge thank you to all the branches that have supported this competition throughout the year, from the Branch Events in March/April, to the Regional Events and now the Final. We had over 340 contestants nationwide. Plus we want to recognise ALL the hard work by Daniel Keenan and Michelle Bingham in all aspects of the 2024 Competition.

Also special recognition and thanks to our 2024 National Final Judges.

Meet our Judges

Event Photos

2024 National finalists

Congratulations to the following contestants who competed in the National Final held in Hamilton on 23 October 2024.

Contestant

Company

YPC Region

Blake Patrick - Winner

Limitless Plumbing & Gas

Northern

Tristan Harris - 2nd Place

Revolution Plumbing and Gas Ltd

Canterbury/West Coast

Liam Dewar - 3rd Place

Quantum Waste Water Systems Ltd

Lower North Island

Harmony Pearce - MVP

Adams Plumbing, Drainage, Electrical, Gasfitting

Southern

Luke Nagle

Blueline Plumbing Ltd

Northern

Liam Fox

Plumbing St Lukes Ltd

Auckland Metro

Seth Hall

Hallrite Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd

BOP/Central Plateau

Robbie Parker

Foleys

Waikato/King Country

Nick Sillars

Sillars Plumbing

Wellington/Marlborough

Oliver Davidson

Paul Summerfield Plumbing Limited

Canterbury/West Coast

2024 Branch & Regional Winners

Congratulations to the contestants who took out the Branch Qualifiers & Regional Finals.
See this years Branch Qualifiers & Regional Finals winners.

Check them out

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Young Plumber of the Year 2023

Plumbing World — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Cody Hall

C F Reese Ltd, Waikato/King Country Region

2023 National Winner

See All Results

In its 5th year, the 2023 Young Plumber of the Year competition held at Claudelands in Hamilton showcased the industry’s top talents. Cody Hall of CF Reese Plumbing emerged victorious after a challenging practical test and a grueling day of competition.

The competition began in Auckland, where finalists visited platinum sponsors to gain insights into the industry. The following day in Hamilton included a demanding theory test and a 3.5-hour practical skills challenge, with Red Bull keeping the energy high.

Cody Hall, a third-generation plumber, secured the title, while Liam DeWar and Blake Patrick took second and third place, respectively. Ben Howie earned the Most Valuable Plumber award.

The event wouldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors, and all plumbing products were donated to Habitat for Humanity. The competition’s success underscores the promising future of the plumbing industry. Congratulations to all finalists, and here’s to another successful event in 2024! 🏆🔧 #YoungPlumber2023 #PlumbingExcellence #IndustryLeadership

Young Plumber is a chance for the industry to recognise excellence in our trade, celebrate industry training and the support of employers and suppliers that keep the wheels of the industry turning. 🛠

The following results are for the 2023 YPOTY National Final:

National Winner – CODY HALL
C F Reese Ltd, Waikato/King Country Region.

2nd – LIAM DEWAR
Quantum Waste Water Systems Ltd, Lower North Island Region.

3rd – BLAKE PATRICK
Limitless Plumbing and Gas Ltd, Northern Region.

4th – TRISTAN HARRIS
Revolution Plumbing and Gas Ltd, Canterbury/West Coast Region.

MVP – Most valuable plumber at the National Final: BEN HOWIE
Foley Plumbing, Southern Region.

See Regional/Branch Winners

Check out comp snaps

Top Row: Rob Kidd (NZPM CEO), Liam Fox (Auckland Metro,) Blake Patrick (Northern), Cody Hall (Waikato/King Country), Haven Bellamy (BOP/Central Plateau), Hamish Jeffries (Northern), Kyle Allington (Wellington/Marlborough)

Bottom Row: Ben Howie (Southern), Tristan Harris (Canterbury/West Coast), William Waiirua (AM Show), Douglas Walter (Canterbury/West Coast), Liam Dewar (Lower North Island)

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Young Plumber of the Year 2021

Plumbing World — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Veronika Kreitner

Guy Plumbing & Gas

Veronika Kreitner features in NZ Plumber Magazine as the first female in the history of the competition to win the title of Young Plumber of the Year!! Read the article here.

Huge congratulations to all 10 National Finalists who proudly represented their respective regions in Hamilton this past weekend. We are very proud to announce the following results for the 2021 YPOTY National Final:

1st – Veronika Kreitner
Guy Plumbing & Gas, Southern Region (Wildcard).

2nd – Nick Sillars
Straight Flush Plumbing Ltd , Wellington / Marlborough Region.

3rd – Sam Sonneveld
Green Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Auckland Metro Region.

MVP – Most valuable plumber at the National Final: George Wrenn
Plumbers HB, Lower North Island Region.

The competition was once again a chance for the industry to recognise excellence in our trade, celebrate industry training and the support of employers and suppliers that keep the wheels of the industry turning. 🛠

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Young Plumber of the Year 2019

Plumbing World — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

More than 250 contestants from across the country competed in the 2019 Young Plumber of the Year
competition taking part in branch and regional events which were held nationwide between April
and August. On Wednesday 9th October 2019 our ten finalists went head-to-head in a demanding
theoretical written test, and full basic bathroom fit out at WINTEC’s Centre for Trades.

After a very close fought competition we are very pleased to announce that Andrew Bright from
Warwick Kirwan Plumbing Ltd, Rangiora, has been named as Plumbing World’s 2019 Young
Plumber of the Year. Andrew outperformed nine other competitors to win his share of $25,000
worth of prizes, including $5,000 cash.

1st – Andrew Bright

Warwick Kirwan Plumbing Ltd, Canterbury/West Coast Region

2nd – Alex Hyland

Steve Wolter Plumbing Ltd, BOP/Central Plateau Region

3rd – Roy Bates

Taumarunui Plumbing Ltd, BOP/Central Plateau Region (Wildcard)

As always, the overall calibre of young plumbers that participated in this year’s competition was
exceptionally high so a huge congratulations to all of our finalists. A great bunch of young plumbers who put on an amazing and entertaining week for the plumbing industry

The Young Plumber of the Year competition aims to encourage and support our young tradespeople,
whether they are an apprentice or fully-qualified. We want them to be proud to be a plumber and a
member of our exciting industry. There are fantastic opportunities in the industry for those willing to
work for it and the competition is here to highlight this fact.

Andrew was understandably stoked with his win and reflects on his achievements:

“I’m ecstatic! I competed last year so to be able to win it this time around is incredible. This year was even harder than last year, it must have been such a close competition and I feel really lucky to win. I’m proud of myself and all the competitors. This competition has had a big impact on me. Last year I was nervous but this year I felt more confident and it’s paid off.”

Andrew Bright

2019 Young Plumber of the Year, Warwick Kirwan Plumbing Ltd

A huge thanks to our family of sponsors who enable us to bring this event to the industry and to our
wonderful employers, partners, families and friends who support the Young Plumber of the Year
competitors year on year. Without your support this competition would not happen.

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Young Plumber of the Year 2018

Plumbing World — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 01:51:00 +0000

Hayden Findlay

Eco Plumbing & Gas Ltd, Wanaka

Congratulations to all 10 Young Plumber of the Year National Finalists who have proven they are the best in the industry. After a 1 hour theory test and 4 hour practical, we are very proud to announce the following results for the 2018 YPOTY National Final:

1st – Hayden Findlay
Eco Plumbing & Gas Ltd, Southern Region.

2nd – Alex Hyland
Steve Wolter Plumbing Ltd, BOP/Central Plateau Region.

3rd – Adam de Pass
Jackson Plumbing Ltd, Southern Region.

The competition recognises not only
proficiency on the job, but passion for the plumbing industry. Both qualities are in high demand. We would like to send a big thank you to the wonderful employers, supporters and family of sponsors who have supported us in hosting this event. 🛠

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Young Plumber of the Year 2017

Plumbing World — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:22:00 +0000

winners

A huge congratulations to the winner of Plumbing World’s first ever Young Plumber of the Year competition. A fantastic bunch of finalists and an amazing inaugural competition final!

1st – Julian Parker

Lewis Plumbing Co Ltd, Rotorua (BOP/Central Plateau)

2nd – Hayden Findlay

Quix Auckland/Eco Plumbing Ltd (Northern)

3rd – Josh Ratten

Layne Watson Plumbing Ltd, Papanui (Canterbury/West Coast)

Julian Parker with Rob Kidd, GM of Plumbing World, Parker’s boss John Lewis and All Black Kieran Read. Read Stuff article.

National Finalists

Contestant

Company

Region

Dylan Plowright

Word of Mouth Plumbing & Gas Ltd

Auckland Metro

Alex Hyland

Steve Wolter Plumbing Ltd

Waikato/Taranaki

Jason Gamble

Peter Jackson Plumbing Ltd

Lower North Island

Andrew Nickson

Hutt Gas & Plumbing Services Ltd

Wellington/Marlborough

Hamish Van Der Klei

Taylormade Plumbing & Solar Ltd

Southern

Aaron Partington (Wild Card)

Precision Group Ltd

Wellington/Marlborough

Daniel Warren (Wild Card)

Hi Flo Plumbing Ltd

Southern

More about Julian Parker

Achieving Goals

Julian is grateful to Plumbing World for organising the event and believes the competition furthers knowledge by testing your skills, learning how to use things you haven’t used before, and for comparing how your skills stand alongside others in the industry. “I’d also like to thank the suppliers, sponsors and organisers for making the event possible.” “Julian’s success has given our other young plumbers future goals they may not have realised they could achieve,” says Jon Lewis of Master Plumbers member business, The Lewis Plumbing Company in Rotorua.

“It’s important that the plumbing industry recognises our future young plumbers. I’d like to thank Andrew Lewis from Rotorua Plumbing World branch for his support in getting all of my young plumbers to the competitions.”

Whilst part of the prize package is a luxury trip to Plumbing World’s overseas convention in Fiji for Julian and his partner, Shannon, Julian says, “I would have done this purely for the experience. The whole time I really wanted to compete to meet people in the industry.”

Julian travelled the world landing a role with Ke Kelit in Austria at their international head quarters. Read more here.

“It was awesome”

The first round of the competition and Regional events were held at local Plumbing World branches. Julian won first spot at his local Rotorua branch, with the company’s two apprentices, Dave and Ben, gaining third and fourth. At the Regional event in Tauranga, he again secured first place after completing a theory exam followed by multiple practical assessments on new products, most of which competitors hadn’t seen before. Then came the Final, held at Wintec in Hamilton.

“Everything had to be done faster now. There wasn’t enough time to answer all the questions in the theory exam, so you did what you could as fast as you could! The three-hour practical exam was setting up a small unit (like a bathroom) with a hot water cylinder, drainage and fixtures. It was like having 100 customers watching over your shoulder as you work!”

But Julian wasn’t phased. “It was awesome. The whole experience was amazing. I knew it would be tough, but it was a lot more competitive than I expected. And quite tricky. I took a lot away from it—you get to meet some good people and learn about the industry. Most entrants I’ve spoken to want to do it again.”

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