What a night, and what an honour!

Friday 30 October was a very special evening for the McBeth Plumbing & Gas team as we joined fellow plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying professionals at the 2026 Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers Awards, held at the Hilton Lake Taupō.

The annual awards are a fantastic opportunity to come together as an industry, recognise outstanding achievements, celebrate emerging talent and acknowledge the people and businesses who work hard to maintain high standards across our trade.

And this year, we had even more reason to celebrate!

Bringing Home the Top Award!

We are incredibly proud to announce that McBeth Plumbing & Gas was named the 2026 Volcanic Plateau Master Plumber of the Year! For our family-owned business, which has been proudly serving the Taupō community since 1984, this recognition means a great deal.

Over more than four decades, our business has grown and evolved, but one thing has remained constant: our commitment to quality workmanship, great customer service and looking after our people. From our experienced tradespeople and apprentices out on the tools to the team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly, everyone plays an important part in our success.

Celebrating Our Rising Stars – Congratulations, Anthony!

Another highlight of the evening was seeing our very own Anthony Varton take out the award for Best Third Year Apprentice!

We couldn't be prouder of Anthony and the progress he's making in his plumbing career. Well done, Anthony! A fantastic achievement and one you should be very proud of.

Celebrating Our Industry Across the Volcanic Plateau

Beyond our own celebrations, the evening was a brilliant reminder of the talent, professionalism and commitment that exists throughout the plumbing industry in our region. Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and award winners. It's fantastic to see so many individuals and businesses recognised for their contributions to the trade.  A big thank you to the Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers organisers, sponsors and everyone involved in making the evening such a success.

And to our customers and the wider Taupō community, thank you for continuing to trust and support our local family business.

2026 Volcanic Plateau Master Plumber of the Year – what an incredible honour!