As Kiwis, we love the benefits natural gas brings - instant heat, endless hot water, and cooking with a flame. It's an efficient and proven energy source that delivers instant energy. Through its pipeline networks, Firstgas connects natural gas to over 300,000 homes, businesses, and large industries everyday.
Firstgas supplies over 65,000 residential, business and industrial customers with natural gas every day. Through our extensive pipeline network, we’re able to supply a safe and reliable source of natural gas through our network of pipelines direct to factories, offices, restaurants, hospitals and homes in Whangarei, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central Plateau, Gisborne and Kapiti.
If natural gas is not available, why not explore LPG options with Rockgas?
If you are in the Firstgas network area in Whangarei, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central Plateau, Gisborne and Kapiti Coast then check for the availability of natural gas at your property. If you’re outside the Firstgas network you still may be able to get alternative energy sources.
As an energy for homes and businesses, gas has many advantages and benefits. From cooking, to keeping us warm and heating our water. Our news and blog hub will keep you up to date on the benefits of gas today and as we look to the future of renewable gas.
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.
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.
When it comes to professional kitchens, gas ranges are the number one cooking method of choice – by a wide margin.
Kiwis love the benefits gas brings – summer barbies, instant heat, endless hot water, and cooking with a flame. But Kiwis also want to protect New Zealand’s environment. Firstgas has been researching and monitoring international efforts and exploring how we can be part of making gas more efficient and renewable in the future.
