26 November 2014
Dear MPGD Member
Re: Auckland MPGD Association future
You may be aware that last night, a group of Auckland members met and claimed to make a
resolution on behalf to the Auckland Association to leave the Society and set up a new Auckland
Plumbers Society in Auckland.
The Board of the Society is disappointed by these events and frustrated that our attempts at direct
and open dialogue with members have been rejected by the executive.
We strongly believe in the value of a unified national voice for our industry and the real benefits
national sponsorships and promotion of our brand bring to members across the country. We work
hard to benefit all members across the country rather than advancing the interests of one region
over others.
We would like to reassure all members of the Auckland Association that you still remain members of
the Society for now and can continue to use the Master Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers brand
and other member benefits.
We have enclosed a letter we sent to the Auckland Association President yesterday which explains
our position on draft proposals discussed at last night’s meeting. We had been assured that our
letter would be read out to those present but it wasn’t so we enclose it so all members have an
opportunity to consider it.
It is too early to say where these events may lead but in the meantime we want to assure all
members that your Society is here for you.
If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Yours sincerely,
John Leen
Board Chairman, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers, NZ, INC

I would love to post the letter addressed to Chris Heley but apparently its not for "non-members and third parties" Whats your thoughts?

Linkback: https://www.plumbers.nz/master-plumbers/66/so-the-theres-a-bit-of-fighting-between-auckland-mpgd-and-mpgd/1798/

HI Jaxcat, I never received an invitation (yes im a member). And to be honest even if I would have I dont think I would have attended. I went to a few of these and every time it seemed that only the "old boys" knew what was actually going on and after all the "what did you have for breakfast" chit-chat I was completely lost, bored and tired. these meetings are usually held in the evening and after a loooong day of hard work the last thing you want to hear is all the winging and complaining. Another thing I didn't like was that the top members seemed to be using their position to benefit their own businesses. I have lost my faith in some individuals . Now members within the MPGD have decided to take independent actions refusing open dialog with the existing association disregarding how this may reflect on the association as a whole. Like you say Jaxcat, the MP should be advancing the "cause" meaning ONE cause nationally but it seems here in Auckland things always tend to operate differently. I think Auckland needs to be split up into several groups allowing more people to become actively involved. I'm all for what Greg Wallace is proposing and believe its about time the public is educated about what MP is all about, which will ultimately hopefully benefit us the members..

Getting serious now :/

3 February 2015

Dear Member,

Re: Auckland Association SGM

We are writing to all our members who received notice of the Auckland Association SGM next week.
We are disappointed that the Auckland Executive, on behalf of the Auckland Association, is intent on leaving the National Association. We confirm that all current members are still part of the National Society, and we encourage you to continue to support a unified national association representing all its members.
We take issue with the Auckland Executive’s description of events to date and intend holding regional meetings in the greater Auckland area to explain the situation to date.

The Board has made every effort to accommodate the Auckland Executive, but it cannot allow the actions of a small group to scuttle proposals supported by the other 14 Associations and compromise the interests of our 630 members, including its Auckland members. Those proposals will benefit all members, in Auckland and around the country, and have been misrepresented in the communications from the Auckland Executive. We would also note that they are “proposals” and in our normal democratic process, we have submitted those proposals as remits to the AGM. The Association representatives will decide at the AGM on acceptance or not of those proposals.

The Auckland Association has no ability to offer use of the Master Plumbers brand, logo or a Master Plumber guarantee.
We would like to reassure all current members that for the time being you remain members of the National Society and we are committed to serving you.

We are aware the Auckland Association is encouraging members to withhold payment of their fees. Doing so means you will no longer be a financial member and no longer entitled to the benefits of membership.
While your membership and fees are up to date you continue to receive all the benefits of membership of the National Association, including:

 Use of the Master Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers brand
 Master Plumbers Guarantee for residential clients
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 Public liability cover for your business, vans and tools
 Member rewards for savings on fuel, phones, equipment hire, safety gear and more
 Quality assurance programme to help you reach the highest standards of compliance
 Access to accredited CPD courses and workplace health and safety training
 Secured funding for industry training
 Business resources to help keep you running
 Industry representation to protect your interests in the wider building and construction industry, with the ability to directly access Government.
 NZ Plumber bimonthly magazine
 Annual conference and trade expo

You’ll continue to receive all of these current benefits while you remain a member of the National Association.
If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Yours sincerely,
John Leen
Board Chairman, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers, NZ, INC

MP is part of our branding. Vans, shirts, brochures, websites etc.. Dont really have much choice at the moment. I hope they can finally sort this out and unite!

We have been approached by the break away Auckland group to attend a course and membership evening. Is there anything I should know before I go?

So far have only had a verbal invite, still waiting for the email. Will divulge all when I receive it.