For Your Business

Enjoy the efficiency of natural gas

Natural gas is reliable and instant 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
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.

New system installed at Kaitoke station to improve efficiency of network

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

Warming lamb recipes with the sizzle factor

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.

The pipeline bringing energy to your door

Ever wondered how energy moves through pipelines to your home?

How our Measurement Lab is making an impact

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.

Protecting our assets

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.

Can your appliances run safely on renewable gas?

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.

The advantages of gas hot water heating

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.

Enjoy the efficiency of natural gas

Our specialist team can help

News and Blog Hub