About Powerco Gas
Powerco Gas is the gas distribution arm of Powerco — the second-largest gas distributor in NZ. They own the reticulated gas networks across Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay and parts of Wellington.
Powerco Gas 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.
Powerco Gas is one of 31 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 Powerco Gas.
Where Powerco Gas operates
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.
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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
Request a locate from Powerco Gas
Contact Powerco Gas and any other operators in your area to confirm the position of their underground assets before excavation.
Powerco Gas website - 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.
Power
6
3 Waters
17
Communications
4
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