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Nova Energy

Taranaki, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui· 3 districts

Service area
New Plymouth District, Hamilton City +1 more
Taranaki, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui
Operates
Reticulated gas
Category
Gas
Other operators in region
36
see below

About Nova Energy

Nova Energy is a North Island gas and electricity retailer that owns the Junction Road power station and some related infrastructure. It does not operate the underlying distribution pipework — that's run by GasNet, First Gas and Powerco Gas.

Nova Energy owns and maintains the reticulated gas pipework that delivers natural gas to homes and businesses in their service area. They manage the pipeline assets — separate from gas retailers, which sell gas to consumers.

Nova Energy is one of 37 utility operators active in Taranaki. Most building or landscaping work in this area touches multiple operators' networks at once — power, water and communications cables routinely share the same trench. The list further down shows the other utilities you'll likely need to contact alongside Nova Energy.

Where Nova Energy operates

Operators
few
more
Regions covered
TaranakiWaikatoManawatū-Whanganui
Districts & cities
New Plymouth DistrictHamilton CityPalmerston North City

Before you dig in Taranaki

Striking an underground pipe can cause injury, large repair bills and outages for your neighbours. Three steps to do it safely.

  1. 1

    Find every operator that serves your site

    Map your worksite on UtilityFinder to find every operator that serves the area — power, water, gas and comms in one view — so you don't miss anyone when sending locate requests.

    Create your map
  2. 2

    Request a locate from Nova Energy

    Contact Nova Energy and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.

    Nova Energy website
  3. 3

    Mark, protect, dig carefully

    Mark the locate paint or pegs on site, hand-dig within 0.5 m of marked assets, and never assume a clear trench means clear ground.

Other utilities serving Taranaki

Most building or excavation work touches more than one operator's network. Here's who else you may need to contact.

Find every operator serving your site in 30 seconds

UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Taranaki — power, water, gas and comms — with contact details and locate-request links in one shareable view. Plan your dig with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I request a pipes location from Nova Energy?
Visit Nova Energy's website for their locate request process.
What areas does Nova Energy cover?
Nova Energy operates across New Plymouth District, Hamilton City, Palmerston North City — within the Taranaki, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui regions.
Who else operates utilities in Taranaki?
36 other utility operators serve Taranaki, including Electra, First Gas, GasNet. Use UtilityFinder to find locate-request links and contact details in one place.
Is Nova Energy an electricity / gas retailer?
No — Nova Energy owns the gas pipework. Retail gas (the bills you pay) is sold by separate gas retailers who use Nova Energy's pipes to deliver it.