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Natural gas is a critical energy source for many different types of commercial and industrial applications.

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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:

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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

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.

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Gas vs induction cooktops - which is best for your home?

Thinking about replacing your cooktop? You might be wondering whether gas or induction is the best option for your kitchen. Both have their advantages, from cooking performance to installation and running costs. Here's what to consider when choosing the right cooktop for your home.

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Methanex Methanol Plant

What does Methanex's closure mean for New Zealand's gas supply?

Canadian company Methanex has been New Zealand’s largest natural gas user for many years. However, with New Zealand's natural gas supply declining, Methanex announced in September that it would cease production in New Zealand. It will indefinitely idle its production facilities from March, and it has sold most of its gas contracts to local energy providers.

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Understanding your gas bill

Wondering what all the different items are on your gas bill? We can help with that. Let’s break down what your typical gas bill looks like, what the main line items mean, and what useful extras are included. What are the line items on your natural gas bill?

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Whangaehu Bridge, Te Araroa Trail

Firstgas helps bridge the gap for Te Araroa walkers

A new suspension bridge over the Whangaehu River is making the Te Araroa Trail safer and more enjoyable for walkers, thanks in part to support from Firstgas. The 120-metre bridge, near Whanganui, has officially opened, providing an important new connection along New Zealand's 3,000-kilometre walking trail.

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Taranaki waka ama crew makes world's top ten

Funding from Firstgas, part of Clarus has helped a Taranaki waka ama crew take on some of the world’s best at the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championships in Singapore.The crew competed in the Master Women’s 40-50 age group division in a W12 event at the championships in August, representing Taranaki on the international stage.

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What helps keep New Zealand’s electricity system reliable?

It’s good news for New Zealand’s electricity system as we head into the final months of 2026. Transpower’s latest Energy Security Outlook shows national hydro storage sitting well above historic averages at 133%, with South Island storage at 142%.

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Fee removed to encourage underground gas storage

The Government has announced it will remove one of the costs that holds back gas storage development in New Zealand. Currently, developers pay royalties for ‘cushion gas’, which sits in an underground storage facility to maintain total gas pressure. Cushion gas can’t be sold or extracted, but currently requires a 5% fee to be paid on its estimated value.

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