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Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tim Costley, MP for Ōtaki, along with our pilot partners GasNet, Nova Energy, Powerco, Vector Limited, Te Horo community board members and GasNZ, to the Te Horo Hydrogen Blending Pilot site and display home.

Every day, natural gas travels quietly beneath our feet, powering homes, businesses, and industries across the country. Most of us never see the pipelines that make this possible, but ensuring their safety is a constant challenge.

At Clarus and Firstgas, we’re committed to supporting initiatives that have a practical and meaningful impact on our communities where we operate, through our community partnership fund.

Firstgas, along with project partners GasNet, Nova Energy, Powerco and Vector, recently announced that in a New Zealand first, the Te Horo Hydrogen Blending Pilot has reached a 10% hydrogen blend, a key milestone for this pioneering project.

This lamb biryani is the winning recipe from our Firstgas lamb recipe competition! With fragrant rice, tender meat and warming spices, all cooked in one pot over the instant heat of gas, this is a dish that feels special yet comforting, perfect for family dinners or sharing with friends.

Firstgas, part of Clarus, together with GasNet, Nova Energy, Powerco, and Vector, has reached a key milestone in New Zealand’s first hydrogen blending pilot. Fourteen households in Te Horo, on the Kāpiti Coast, are now receiving a gas blend containing 10% hydrogen by volume, delivered through the existing gas distribution network.

At Firstgas, our job is to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to over 300,000 homes and businesses across the North Island. This means making sure our pipelines are always in top condition. When we identify a section of pipeline that needs replacing, we act quickly.

We’ve all been there - mid-shampoo and suddenly the water runs cold. Whether it’s multiple showers or the dishwasher kicking in, hot water runs out faster than you think.

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a hearty meal to warm you up. As they days get cooler, take advantage of your gas hob or gas BBQ to create delicious lamb dishes that will delight your family and friends.

Whether you're trying to warm up a chilly workspace or create a cosy, inviting atmosphere for your café or restaurant, finding the right heating solution is key during the colder months. Gas heating options offer an efficient and stylish way to keep your space welcoming and comfortable all winter long.

We’ve reached an exciting milestone at our Kaitoke Compressor Station, with two new compressors now installed and construction entering its final stages.

Ever wondered how energy moves through pipelines to your home?

In an industry where accuracy is essential, the Firstgas Measurement Lab is quietly making a big impact. Based in New Plymouth, the lab brings together technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a shared commitment to quality helping ensure gas measurements and devices are accurate and reliable.

Keeping our pipelines in excellent condition and protecting from corrosion is a crucial part of our work at Firstgas, and we have a continuous programme of checking and maintaining them.

We are actively researching, innovating, and investing in future fuels, this includes a future with renewable gas. Over time, we plan to help New Zealand transition to a net zero carbon future, this involves decarbonising our gas pipeline by blending renewable gases like biomethane and hydrogen.

Are you considering the best option for heating water in your home? It’s an important question, because hot water heating is responsible for around 30% of the energy use in a typical Kiwi home.