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First Gas

Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki· 5 districts

Service area
Tauranga City, Whakatane District +3 more
Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki
Operates
Reticulated gas
Category
Gas
Other operators in region
10
see below

About First Gas

First Gas owns and operates New Zealand's North Island gas transmission pipeline (formerly the Maui pipeline) plus distribution networks in Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and parts of Taranaki.

First 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.

First Gas is one of 11 utility operators active in Bay of Plenty. 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 First Gas.

Where First Gas operates

Southland DistrictAucklandTasman DistrictChatham Islands TerritoryMarlborough DistrictWestland DistrictCentral Otago DistrictQueenstown-Lakes DistrictHurunui DistrictGisborne DistrictBuller DistrictMackenzie DistrictFar North DistrictWaitaki DistrictTaupo DistrictRuapehu DistrictSelwyn DistrictClutha DistrictAshburton DistrictHastings DistrictWaikato DistrictRangitikei DistrictWhakatane DistrictTararua DistrictWairoa DistrictWaimate DistrictSouth Taranaki DistrictWaitomo DistrictGrey DistrictDunedin CityCentral Hawke's Bay DistrictKaipara DistrictŌpōtiki DistrictWhangarei DistrictTimaru DistrictRotorua DistrictManawatu DistrictSouth Wairarapa DistrictWhanganui DistrictMasterton DistrictThames-Coromandel DistrictWaimakariri DistrictNew Plymouth DistrictStratford DistrictWestern Bay of Plenty DistrictŌtorohanga DistrictKaikoura DistrictSouth Waikato DistrictMatamata-Piako DistrictChristchurch CityWaipa DistrictHauraki DistrictGore DistrictCarterton DistrictHorowhenua DistrictKapiti Coast DistrictUpper Hutt CityInvercargill CityNelson CityPalmerston North CityLower Hutt CityWellington CityPorirua CityTauranga CityHamilton CityNapier CityKawerau District
Operators
few
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Regions covered
Bay of PlentyHawke's BayTaranaki
Districts & cities

Before you dig in Bay of Plenty

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 First Gas

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

    Locate request page
  3. 3

    Mark, protect, dig carefully

    Respect the locate marks on site. Expose anything marked by an agreed method - non-invasive detection, hand digging or hydro excavation - confirming the technique with the asset owner first. Never assume a clear trench means clear ground.

Everyone else to notify in Bay of Plenty

Trying to find it on your own property?

Other utilities serving Bay of Plenty

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

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UtilityFinder shows every utility operator that serves Bay of Plenty - 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 First Gas?
First Gas is listed with beforeUdig, so lodge a beforeUdig enquiry. Check the confirmation sheet you get back - members marked "Not Notified" still have to be contacted directly or call them on 0800 800 393.
What areas does First Gas cover?
First Gas operates across Tauranga City, Whakatane District, Hastings District, Napier City and South Taranaki District - within the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki regions.
Who else operates utilities in Bay of Plenty?
10 other utility operators serve Bay of Plenty, including Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Gull New Zealand. Use UtilityFinder to find locate-request links and contact details in one place.
Is First Gas an electricity / gas retailer?
No - First Gas owns the gas pipework. Retail gas (the bills you pay) is sold by separate gas retailers who use First Gas's pipes to deliver it.