David and Leone had stoked up their wood burner with logs before heading out to dinner that night and returned in a rush to find their whole home going up in flames.
Devastated their family home had been destroyed, they wanted to rebuild on the same piece of land – but on their terms. The natural choice to make their new home feel better all over was natural gas-powered central heating, hot water, and cooking.
David says the ducted central heating system works brilliantly for them as they “just flick the switch on the wall and the house starts heating within minutes.” Nice and really easy, they have a vent in every room and just heat the parts of the house they use. David also loves the time and effort saved by not chopping wood any longer, saying “particularly when you’re getting a bit older, you don’t want to be swinging an axe around outside for 2-3 hours at a time.
The O’Kanes looked at hot water heating options as previously they had an electric cylinder that ran out of hot water. Their decision to choose gas-powered hot water was easy, with the drawcard of endless hot showers being a winner - especially with family staying over. They told us their son still has a half hour shower when he comes to stay, but the O’Kanes no longer worry about being first up to get the hot shower, as it’s now a hot one every time.
Maximising the benefit of their gas connection, the O’Kanes have also put in a spa pool and they enjoy cooking with gas indoors. David loves the instant heat and control of gas cooking compared with electricity which takes a while to warm up and cool down again.
Natural gas has an outstanding safety record in New Zealand. It’s one of the safest energy sources for around your home, especially with smart appliance technology and features.
All gas appliances sold in New Zealand have to be installed and certified by a gasfitter – it’s the law. Gasfitters are licensed and follow strict safety standards to ensure the safe and correct installation of appliances in your home.
The O’Kanes now have peace of mind and are much more comfortable at home. Leone on natural gas in their home “it’s made life easier”. Natural gas is the natural choice to make a new home feel better all over.
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Heating 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.
Some 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.
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.
Economical 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.
Heating 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.
You’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.
If 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.
Some 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.
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
Natural 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.
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The 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.
Are 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.
You’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.
Natural 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.
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. Gas for a new-build kitchen is a great way to add value to your home.
When renovating or building a new home, choosing a heating solution is a top priority. Home living is easy with a natural gas home. While building new is the perfect time to scope gas connection for a new house, the great news for renovators is that it is very achievable to retrofit a heating solution into your existing home – even central heating, which warms each room in your home.
Talk to many New Zealanders building new or renovating their homes and you’ll find natural gas is a priority in their plans. It makes sense to include natural gas in your plans from the very start. Working from a blank canvas makes it a lot easier to incorporate pipework, ducting and the most efficient and effective layout and design.
Watch a video of David and Leone’s gas story, it’s pretty powerful. They rebuilt after a devastating blaze started by a wood burner fire destroyed their family home.
Hear how much easier their life is now they have natural gas powering their heating, hot water and cooking at home.
