
Clever kitchen creations
Embrace the power of natural gas in your kitchen and become the culinary guru you’ve always dreamed of being. Gas hobs are fast, hot, and precise. Cook at low temperatures for the perfect melted chocolate, or crank it up instantly to sear a succulent steak.
The beautiful designs of modern gas appliances match the power and performance of natural gas. You might also be surprised to know that if you already use natural gas in your home, it costs about 50% less than cooking with electricity.
Looking at re-doing your kitchen? Renovating or building new is the perfect opportunity to create the kitchen of your dreams and switch to natural gas for all of your cooking needs. Contemporary cooktops give your kitchen a stylish revamp and better yet, are a piece of cake to clean and maintain. Cook your old favourites or test out newfound culinary talents on gas hobs; they’re fast, hot and precise.
Including gas cooking in your build or renovation plans is easy and a must-have for many.
Further information
Are you based in Wellington, Taranaki, Manawatū or Hawke's Bay? You may be able to connect your home to natural gas with The Gas Hub.
Enter your address in our gas checker for an instant result on whether you're within our gas network connection range!
We also have a very useful hot water cost comparison tool that compares upfront and running costs within our natural gas network regions. Find out whether a natural gas, electricity, LPG, or solar hot water system could be the right solution for you. Try our hot water cost comparison tool now.
Ready to connect?
Check out the connection process, to know what choices you'll need to make as part of getting connected to natural gas.
Submit your natural gas connection application today. Our customer team will then ring you to confirm a few more details and progress your application.
Want to know more?
If you've had a good look around our website and still have questions let us know what you'd like more information about.
More possibilities
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17/11/2020We love cooking with gas and many tell us you love it too! We highlight the pros and cons of gas cooktops, as well as the electric-powered options of induction, ceramic and hotplates. -

Cooking with gas recipes
25/10/2020Here are some great recipe ideas if you're cooking with gas. And if you're not, this might just inspire you to get your home connected! Borrowed from one of NZ's favourite chefs, Nadia Lim, find out how to cook rice to perfection and whip up an easy-peasy flatbread.
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Have you tried our water heating cost comparison tool yet
01/06/2019Looking to compare gas pricing in NZ? Use our hot water cost comparison tool to compare different options for heating the water at your place.
Compare natural gas, electricity, LPG and solar hot water systems. It only takes a few minutes to calculate your household's estimated running and upfront costs to see how much you could save on your next power bill by converting to natural gas. -

Heating your whole home is a luxury you can afford
01/04/2019If you’ve experienced the all-over comfort of natural gas central heating, you’ll probably agree there’s nothing quite like it. It’s probably more affordable than you think, with a whole-home ducted central heating solution costing similar to two heat pump installations. Learn more about the potential power-saving benefits of converting to natural gas today. -

Natural gas hot water and cooking perfect for a busy young family
16/04/2019Natural gas hot water's comfort, control and cost benefits are a perfect fit for a busy young family. Take a look at Quinn and Victoria's gas story, including the cost savings natural gas has given their family.
Watch the video or read the full story now.
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Enjoy lower energy bills with natural gas
01/05/2019Smart appliance technology, outstanding efficiency and lower per kilowatt prices for natural gas mean higher energy conversation and lower energy bills for many homes. That's got to be a good thing! Even including retailer daily fixed charges, there are savings to be made. Using more than seven big LPG bottles a year? You could save money by converting to natural gas. -

Cooking with gas recipes
25/10/2020Here are some great recipe ideas if you're cooking with gas. And if you're not, this might just inspire you to get your home connected! Borrowed from one of NZ's favourite chefs, Nadia Lim, find out how to cook rice to perfection and whip up an easy-peasy flatbread. -

Whats your cooktop flavour
17/11/2020We love cooking with gas and many tell us you love it too! We highlight the pros and cons of gas cooktops, as well as the electric-powered options of induction, ceramic and hotplates. -

Find the natural gas heating solution to fit your home
02/06/2019Heating accounts for around one third of your energy bill, so choosing the right system is important. You want heating at home that won’t add moisture, but will keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Natural gas heating feels better all over, with tons of different options to suit any home. Connect to gas today to experience great gas heating.
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Get a gorgeous gas fire and leave the wood stacking to your neighbours
01/05/2019You’ll love the convenience and ambience of gas flame-effect fires. They come in a huge array of good-looking designs, and give you quick and convenient warmth at the push of a button.
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Radiate warmth through your home with natural gas powered radiators and underfloor heating
01/04/2019If you’ve lived in or visited Europe you’ll be familiar with the snug, radiant warmth of radiator central heating and the comfort of underfloor heating.
Powered by a natural gas boiler, radiators and underfloor heating are a really efficient way to heat your home. Choose a combi boiler to heat your water also and make extra savings.
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Rebuilding a safe and warm home that feels better all over with natural gas
15/04/2019Watch a video of David and Leone’s gas story; it’s pretty powerful. After a devastating blaze started by a wood burner fire destroyed their family home, they rebuilt it with gas heating.
Hear how much easier their life is now they have natural gas powering their heating, hot water and cooking at home.
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You'll love cold winter mornings with ducted central heating in your home
16/05/2019Some would argue nothing beats the feeling of all-over warmth that natural gas central heating provides. Highly efficient and controllable, a ducted central heating system is an investment that could increase the resale value of your home – not that you’ll ever want to leave. If you’re installing central heating powered by natural gas, you may be able to connect to gas for free, which is even better.
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Compact and convenient space heaters
01/03/2019Economical and fast, flued natural gas space heaters are great for making living rooms, hallways and bedrooms nice and cosy in a compact space. They’re a great alternative to a heat pump, and are easy on your wallet and your health.
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Have you tried our water heating cost comparison tool yet
01/05/2019Use our hot water cost comparison tool to compare different options for heating the water at your place.
Compare natural gas, electricity, LPG and solar hot water systems. It only takes a few minutes to calculate
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Want to know why most people choose natural gas continuous
01/04/2019Natural gas continuous flow water heating is often called instant hot water or infinity hot water. Switching to gas continuous is a powerful and practical home improvement that doesn’t need a big budget.
The majority of Kiwis connecting to natural gas choose a continuous flow hot water system for their home.
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Natural gas hot water and cooking perfect for a busy young family
11/04/2019Natural gas hot water systems' comfort, control and cost benefits are a perfect fit for a busy young family. Take a look at Quinn and Victoria's gas story, including the cost savings natural gas has given their family.
Watch the video or read the full story now.
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Sun natural power balanced with gas
02/02/2019Are you looking to harness the sun's power to electrify your place but concerned about what happens when it’s dark, cloudy, or rainy? Ensure you have natural gas available as a backup. Many gas continuous hot water systems are even solar compatible.
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The great thing about gas hot water cylinders
02/03/2019You’ll love your bathroom more with gas water heating. Choose from either a gas cylinder or gas continuous flow. The main benefit of choosing a gas hot water cylinder is that many models will still work in the middle of a power cut.
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Water that costs you less but is always hot
01/05/2019For most of us, hot water is the number one reason to connect to natural gas. It’s a really effective way to heat water for your home. It could cost you less than heating it with electricity – especially if you have an old, inefficient electric cylinder or if you’re already using natural gas at home. -

Renovating with gas for family convenience its a no brainer
21/03/2019The shower is Steph’s happy place, and with an active family, having hot water for showers and the washing machine is a necessity. Hear about Steph’s gas water heating story and why she thinks switching to natural gas is a no-brainer.
Watch the video or read the full story now.
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A spacation is the new staycation
07/09/2020Since lockdown there has been incredibly high demand for spa pools. In lieu of overseas travel, we’re investing in our homes, turning them into comfortable and cosy abodes. A steaming spa pool is an ultimate luxe accessory giving you that holiday vibe from the comfort of home - and it can be heated using a gas connection.