For Your Business

Enjoy the efficiency of natural gas

Natural gas is efficient and economic compared to many other energy options. Some large commercial users of natural gas include:

Commercial catering and food preparation
Steam raising and process heat
Direct drying and kilns
Space heating
Combined heat and power systems

While we do not supply or install gas burning equipment we can connect you with equipment suppliers who provide specialist advice on commercial and industrial gas burning equipment.

If you need a reliable gas supply to be connected to your business then talk directly to us on:

0800 NEW GAS
(0800 639 427)

Our specialist team can help

For property developers, sub divisions, land development and housing infill activities, we have a specialised New Connections team available to assist with your development. Just click here to contact us.

If you are in the Firstgas network area, we can make a quick and accurate energy assessment to check if natural gas will assist your business or sub division. We can check availability and depending on the type of connection, work out the most cost effective solution for you.

If your business is not in our distribution area of Whangarei, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central Plateau, Gisborne and Kapiti then you will need to contact the natural gas network operator in your area who are:

Greater Auckland area – Vector Gas
Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Hutt Valley, Wellington – Gas Hub
Whanganui & Rangitikei – GasNet

Delivering a better customer experience with gas
Cam Weight of Lookout Bar in Hamilton tell us how a connection with Firstgas has delivered for the restaurant’s cooking as well as heating needs
Southern Fresh set their sights on growth
Greg Dunn of Southern Fresh, Tamahere recommends Firstgas as great connection to an energy source
Building the right connections with Pragma Homes
Sanjil Mistry of Pragma Homes, Hamilton, elaborates on how Firstgas is at the heart of all their constructions

News and Blog Hub

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.

Baking Anzac biscuits – a kiwi classic for Anzac Day

This year Anzac Day falls within the school holidays, so what better way to commemorate this important memorial day than baking Anzac biscuits with your family.

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Autumn veggies taste better when cooking with gas

Salads are a classic Kiwi summer staple, but as the leaves fall and the weather cools, we start to look to the abundance of autumnal vegetables available. We’re big fans of cooking with gas here at Firstgas, so we asked the team to share some sizzling ideas for veggie dishes, sides, and main courses. Check out some of our favourites.