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New Zealand has been producing natural gas in Taranaki since 1959 and is a cornerstone of our energy supply.

There's something quite luxurious about stepping into a hot shower, especially when it's heated by natural gas.

Firstgas announced today it has filed an appeal of the Commerce Commission’s input methodologies (IM) decisions released in December 2023.

Based in the energy-rich region of Taranaki, Clarus company, Firstgas connects natural gas to homes, businesses and large industry across the North Island. Firstgas is responsible for the ongoing reliability and safe operation of the more than 2,500 km of high-pressure gas transmission pipelines, known as the Māui and Kapuni pipelines.

Firstgas a Clarus company is a long-time supporter of Mōkau Museum and some of our Firstgas team headed to Mōkau in early December 2023 to attend the re-opening of this community treasure. 

Make the most of a gorgeous Kiwi summer in 2024 with a well-designed outdoor living space. Great outdoor spaces merge the line between your house and your garden, creating fluid, versatile ways to maximise your enjoyment of both spaces.

The Mokau Compressor Station upgrade has reached a milestone, with the safe re-installation of the unit one gas cooler. 19 tonne cooler lowers the temperature of the gas so that its cool enough to send north in the pipeline.

Tackling New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions is a team effort – everyone has a part to play. Households, businesses and government must find ways to reduce emissions so we can help fight climate change.

Cam Weight is the owner of the Lookout Bar and Kitchen in Pukete, Hamilton. He explains why using natural gas for cooking and heating helps provide the ultimate customer experience in his 150-seat restaurant and bar.

When Sanjil Mistry from Pragma Homes was looking to bring innovation, efficiency and delight into his housing developments he choose to connect with Firstgas.

With the release of the Government's Gas Transition Plan Issues Paper in August, GasNZ Chief Executive, Janet Carson has shared an opinion piece on why she thinks the paper provides the strongest signal yet that Government sees gas as key to the energy transition.

For many Kiwis, this is the perfect time to connect to the gas network, so you can enjoy all the versatility of gas appliances in your home.

There are few better places to be mid-winter, than toasty and warm in front of the fire. A gas fireplace gives your home all the wonderful warmth and ambiance of a roaring fire.

For a toasty warm home this winter, a flued gas heater could be an excellent choice. If you’re looking for a fixed source of heat that can rapidly warm up even a large living space, while being quiet and efficient, a flued gas heater might be right for you.

Having a warm, dry home is vital to your health and happiness – but what’s the best way to heat your house?