{"id":1190,"date":"2025-11-14T06:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/perlplumbing.co.nz\/auckland-central\/?page_id=1190"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:11:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/perlplumbing.co.nz\/auckland-central\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>About Plumbing, Gas &amp; Drainage Auckland Central<\/h1>\r\n<p>YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL AUCKLAND CENTRAL \/ CBD \/ NEWMARKET \/ MT EDEN \/ PONSONBY \/ GREY LYNN \/ POINT CHEV \/ WESTMARE \/ HERNE BAY \/ ST MARYS BAY \/ PARNELL \/ SANDRINGHAM \/ MT ROSKILL \/ NEW LYNN<br \/>EMERGENCY PLUMBER, GASFITTER &amp; DRAINLAYER<\/p>\r\n<h2>Our Story: Built on Mastery and Dedication<\/h2>\r\n<p>Surendra Gaggara (Shawn) began his New Zealand journey in 2014, arriving from India with a background in Computer Networking. While he started his career as a Networking Technician, his true calling lay in hands-on challenges. Driven by a desire to solve tangible problems and build lasting quality, Shawn pivoted into the construction industry.<\/p>\r\n<p>This shift was marked by dedication. Shawn didn&#8217;t just change jobs; he mastered a demanding trade. Working diligently through his apprenticeship, he earned his stripes and became a Certified Plumber, Gasfitter, and Drainlayer. This triple certification means he is expertly qualified to handle complex projects across water systems, gas lines, and drainage infrastructure &#8211; ensuring comprehensive and compliant solutions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Today, Shawn is known for his expertise in tackling complex renovations and new build projects, consistently providing durable, high-quality solutions that ensure client satisfaction. His work is defined by precision, adherence to the NZ Building Code, and a deep commitment to excellence.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Our Foundation: Family and Future<\/h2>\r\n<p>Shawn&#8217;s professional success is grounded in a rich personal life. He met his wife, Divya, a Data Analyst in the finance sector, in 2019. After Divya joined him in New Zealand in 2020, their family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Ganvi, in 2023.<\/p>\r\n<p>When the tools are set aside, their focus shifts to enjoying the simple, meaningful things in life. They love cultivating their garden and growing their own produce, staying active with a game of badminton, and cherishing quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\r\n<p>Shawn&#8217;s story is a powerful testament to determination and the pursuit of excellence- in mastering his trade, building a thriving business, and creating a fulfilling life for his family in New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"perl-plumbing-about-us\" src=\"http:\/\/perlplumbing.co.nz\/auckland-central\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/perl-plumbing-about-us.jpg\" alt=\"perl-plumbing-about-us\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"portrate-photo-perl\" src=\"http:\/\/perlplumbing.co.nz\/auckland-central\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/portrate-photo-perl.jpg\" alt=\"portrate-photo-perl\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Shawn Gaggara<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Director, Plumber, Gasfitter Drainlayer<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Plumbing, Gas &amp; Drainage Auckland Central YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL AUCKLAND CENTRAL \/ CBD \/ NEWMARKET \/ MT EDEN \/ PONSONBY \/ GREY LYNN \/ POINT CHEV \/ WESTMARE \/ HERNE BAY \/ ST MARYS BAY \/ PARNELL \/ SANDRINGHAM \/ MT ROSKILL \/ NEW LYNNEMERGENCY PLUMBER, GASFITTER &amp; DRAINLAYER Our Story: Built on Mastery&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1437,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1190","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>About Us: Your Trusted Auckland Plumber<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Contact us now with your all your plumbing gas &amp; drainage enquiries, bookings &amp; quote requests. 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