Oak Plumbing & Drainage is a family-run plumbing and drainlaying business based in Porirua, serving homes and commercial spaces across the wider Wellington region — Wellington City, the Hutt Valley, the Kāpiti Coast and Ōtaki. Jack Taulapapa, who brings more than 14 years' experience in plumbing and drainlaying, established the company in 2022 and works on the tools as the face and voice of the business, while Olivia runs the admin and accounts behind the scenes.
The name itself is a family story: Jack and Olivia's sons, Koa and Oakley, share the same first three letters of their names, and Oak Plumbing was born as a homage to the two most important people in their lives.
Their expertise ranges from routine plumbing and drainage repairs and maintenance to complex bathroom and kitchen renovations and installations and drainage solutions, for both residential and commercial properties. Jack's commitment to his craft and a customer-first approach mean every job is completed with precision and care — on time, on budget and left tidy, according to a steady stream of five-star Google reviews from across Porirua and the wider Wellington communities.
Every good trade business has a story, and Oak Plumbing & Drainage's is written into its name. Jack Taulapapa, a plumber and drainlayer with more than fourteen years in the industry, established Oak Plumbing in 2022. He works on the tools as the face and voice of the business, while Olivia runs the admin and accounts behind the scenes — a true family duo based in Porirua and serving the wider Wellington region, including Wellington City, the Hutt Valley, the Kāpiti Coast and Ōtaki.
When it came to naming the business, the couple wanted to pay homage to the two most important people in their lives: their sons, Koa and Oakley. Although it was never planned, the boys share the same first three letters of their names — and so Oak Plumbing was born.
Oak Plumbing's expertise ranges from routine plumbing and drainage repairs and maintenance to complex bathroom and kitchen renovations, installations and drainage solutions. On the plumbing side, that covers comprehensive work for residential and commercial properties: routine maintenance to keep systems running smoothly year-round, tap and toilet installations, fridge plumbing, hot water cylinder replacements, and complete bathroom and kitchen fit-outs. That breadth means homeowners can call one trusted plumber for a small repair and keep the same team right through to a major overhaul.
The drainage side is just as thorough. The team specialises in expert drainlaying and drainage solutions that keep properties safe and dry — from drainlaying for new construction projects through to maintenance and repairs on existing drainage issues — with tailored solutions designed to prevent flooding and protect your landscape.
Oak Plumbing displays the New Zealand Master Plumbers and Master Drainlayers branding, and customers describe Jack as a dedicated certified professional. His building knowledge earns regular mention too: because he understands what other trades need, install issues are dealt with quickly, and he works well alongside builders and electricians on bigger projects — including handling council building consent and signoff for jobs like new hot water cylinders.
Since launching, Oak Plumbing has collected a wall of five-star Google reviews, and the themes are remarkably consistent: on time, on budget, tidy workmanship, and quick responses to enquiries. "On time, on budget, and a very tidy job" is typical; others praise Olivia's fast booking process and Jack's clear communication about what work is needed and why.
Several reviews tell the story better than any ad could. One customer described calling Jack out repeatedly for emergencies — including once on a public holiday — and finding him quick to attend and fix the issue every time. Another sent him to an elderly relative's home after she had been quoted a few thousand dollars elsewhere and left feeling upset; he explained the issues in a way she could understand, was kind and considerate, and did the job for a fraction of the price.
"Nothing is ever a problem" comes up again and again, along with words like professional, reliable, knowledgeable and personable. For a small business, that reputation is the real asset — and it shows in customers who keep Jack on speed dial for the next project.
Standard labour applies to work between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. It is charged as a minimum first-hour rate that covers the first hour onsite — an administration fee is included — with a lower hourly rate after that. Materials and vehicle charges are additional, and all quotations and prices exclude GST. For after-hours work between 5pm and 8am on weekdays, the team asks you to make contact directly.
Getting started is simple: complete the enquiry form on the website, email [email protected], or call Jack on 027 254 3590. Whether it's a dripping tap, a flooded garage, a dream bathroom or drainage for a new build, Oak Plumbing & Drainage has quickly become a trusted team in the Porirua and wider Wellington communities — a small family business doing big work, one tidy job at a time.