Celebrating Blake’s Plumbing World Scholarship

McBeth Plumbing & Gas is proud to have been named the Volcanic Plateau Master Plumber of the Year 2025, marking the fourth time we’ve received this honour — following previous wins in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The award was presented at the Volcanic Plateau Master Plumbers Awards held at Rydges Rotorua on 10 October, an evening celebrating excellence, professionalism, and community spirit across the plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying industry. Winning this title again reflects our long-standing commitment to technical excellence, people-first leadership, and strong community values. For over 40 years, McBeth Plumbing & Gas has proudly served the Taupō region — and today, we continue to focus on innovation, staff wellbeing, and delivering high-quality service our customers can rely on. Alongside our company award, we were thrilled to see several of our team members recognised for their individual achievements: Theo Petrides – Most Outstanding Tradesperson (Non-Certifying) Recognised for his exceptional workmanship, problem-solving skills, and commitment to growth through his adult plumbing apprenticeship. Theo’s calm, professional approach and mentorship of apprentices make him an invaluable part of our team. Kevin Pitt – Contribution to the Industry A driving force behind quality and compliance, Kevin’s background in building and quantity surveying has strengthened systems across our business. His knowledge, high standards, and willingness to support others continue to raise the bar across our trade.  Nina Andrews – Woman in Plumbing Honoured for her leadership and innovation, Nina has been instrumental in shaping the future of McBeth Plumbing & Gas. From HR and financial forecasting to people development and culture, her passion for building a supportive, high-performing team has helped define who we are today. We’re incredibly proud of what our team has achieved and thankful to our customers, suppliers, and community who continue to support us.