Snap evidence
Keep proof attached to the job, not a personal camera roll.
Capture pre-cover photos, test results, and job context while the site is still open, with one timeline the office can read later.
Updated 13 April 2026
Build the audit trail before self-certification goes live.
PipeDocket helps NZ plumbers and drainlayers standardise job evidence before the voluntary 30 June 2026 self-certification rollout. Start with the guide, then raise your hand for beta if your team is already standardising evidence capture.
Separate rule
The 15 January 2026 granny-flat exemption is not the same as the self-certification scheme.
Operational gap
Crews need repeatable photo, note, and job-context capture long before final forms are locked.
Conservative stance
PipeDocket is not a PGDB endorsement or official certificate. It is a workflow layer for evidence readiness.
For certifying plumbers and drainlayersUseful for office teams and owner-operatorsFounder-led NZ beta
Qualified beta funnel
Guide or beta
Tell us who you are and what you want so PipeDocket can prioritise the right early conversations.
Why teams are responding
Early demand is about audit-proof process, not another job app.
PipeDocket is positioned around a narrow operational problem: give certifiers and office teams a cleaner evidence pack before they are forced to assemble it under time pressure.
Voice logging
Turn site notes into searchable handover history.
Record what was installed, tested, or supervised in plain language so the office is not reconstructing the story from texts and memory.
Board-ready later
Standardise supporting packs now and align outputs later.
PipeDocket stays conservative about final certificate layout until the Board publishes the definitive form and support-pack requirements.
Who PipeDocket is for
Clearer fit now, without over-claiming the final product shape.
Best fit now
- Certifying plumbers and drainlayers preparing a standard evidence pack before June 30, 2026
- Owner-operators and small crews who need a simple field-to- office record trail
- Office admins who currently chase photos, notes, and job context after the work is complete
Deliberately not promised yet
- Official PGDB endorsement or workflow approval
- Final certificate form parity before the Board publishes it
- Broad field-service ERP features unrelated to compliance evidence
How the first rollout works
Start with education, then qualify the teams who need a closer workflow conversation.
1
Get the guide
Separate the regulatory changes, clarify the dates, and see the evidence categories that matter right now.
2
Signal readiness
Choose beta if you are already thinking about recordkeeping standards, office handoff, or rollout timing.
3
Trial the workflow
PipeDocket prioritises NZ teams with the clearest need for consistent evidence capture, not generic CRM-style signups.
FAQ
Conservative answers for a moving compliance window.
PipeDocket is intentionally careful about what is known now, what is still provisional, and where the workflow helps before final forms exist.
Is this the same thing as the 70m2 granny-flat plumbing exemption?
No. The 15 January 2026 granny-flat exemption is separate from the voluntary self-certification regime planned for 30 June 2026. The guide explains the difference and why the evidence workflow still matters.
What does PipeDocket do today?
Today PipeDocket helps crews capture photos, voice notes, and job context in one place so evidence is easier to hand to the office later. We stay conservative about the final certificate output until the Board publishes its final form requirements.
Who should join the beta now?
The best early fit is certifying plumbers and drainlayers, small crews, and office teams already deciding what evidence pack they want on every job before June 30, 2026.
Does PipeDocket replace the official certificate or PGDB status?
No. PipeDocket is an independent workflow tool for recordkeeping and evidence capture. It does not create PGDB endorsement, and it will only align final certificate outputs once the official requirements are published.
Updated 13 April 2026
Launch the first partner pilot with a field-ready outreach pack
LPV-181 starts with a usable pack for real market conversations. It prioritizes Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Canterbury, gives founder scripts for certifiers and office managers, and includes a partner talk track for merchant or association conversations.
What's inside
Founder sequences and market priorities
- Segmented talk tracks for certifying plumber, drainlayer, mixed-trade, and office-led firms.
- Email, phone, and LinkedIn openers designed to book the first 15 conversations.
- Partner angles for Master Plumbers, Plumbing World, Mico, and local trade events.
Ready to use
Open the NZ certifier outreach pack
Use the pack as a printable field guide for founder outreach, merchant breakfasts, and early partner calls.
View the outreach pack