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Terms and Conditions

  1. Information on how to enter the prize draw forms part of the conditions of entry. Entry into the prize draw is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  2. First Gas Limited, 42 Connett Road West, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4373 is the promoter of the prize draw (the Promoter).
  3. No purchase, entry fee, or payment is necessary to enter this competition.
  4. Entry is only open to New Zealand residents who are over the age of 18.
  5. How to Enter: To enter, an eligible participant must fill out all fields in the “subscribe to our newsletter” form on the Clarus website. Entry into the prize draw is automatic upon submission of a correct and fully completed online form. Participation in the competition is limited to one entry per person.
  6. The Promoter, its employees and their immediate families, participating agents and their associated agencies are ineligible to enter. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries.
  7. Prize Draw Period: The prize draw commences Monday, 16 March 2026 at 00:01am and closes Monday, 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm. Entries received after this closing time will be ineligible for entry. One valid entry will be drawn on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
  8. Attempts will be made to notify the winners by email on the email address provided on the prize draw entry. If the Promoter, having used reasonable efforts, is unable to contact the winner by 12pm on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, then the prize is forfeited and a further draw(s) will be conducted. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  9. The valid entry that is drawn will win the following prize: 
    1 x $100 Prezzy Card
  10. Unless otherwise specified, prize must be redeemed within two weeks of the winner being notified. If the prize is not redeemed by this date, the prize will be forfeited.
  11. The prize is not transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other product.
  12. The winner is responsible for paying all additional costs associated with the Incentive that are not specifically included (as stated in clause 9).
  13. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value.
  14. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize in whole (or any of its components), with a substitute prize of equal or greater value.
  15. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to participants or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in or down-loading any materials in this prize draw.
  16. Neither the Promoter nor any other person or party associated with this prize draw shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with either participation in this prize draw or with any prizes offered.
  17. The Promoter collects entrants’ personal information in order to conduct the prize draw. If the information requested is not provided, the applicant may not participate in the prize draw. Acceptance of the prize is deemed consent for the Promoter to use the applicant’s details and photographs of the applicant for promotional and media purposes without any further reference, or other compensation to the entrant. Please refer to the Promoter’s Privacy Policy at clarus.co.nz/privacy-policy regarding the storage and use of personal information.
  18. This Promotion is subject to the laws of New Zealand. Both the Promoter and you, and any party which uses or takes the benefit of any prize awarded, accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

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Biomethane action plan could meet half of NZ’s natural gas demand by 2050

A new strategy from GasNZ highlights how renewable gas made from organic waste could help strengthen New Zealand’s energy security while reducing emissions. Biomethane could be a core part of New Zealand’s renewable energy supply by 2035 and meet up to half of natural gas demand by 2050, according to the newly released Biomethane Strategy and Action Plan.

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Supporting the energy sector fishing competition

Firstgas was proud to support this year’s Energy Sector Fishing Competition over Summer, an event that brings together people from across the energy sector while giving back to the local New Plymouth community. Although we didn’t have a Firstgas team on the water this year, we were pleased to come on board as a sponsor and see the positive impact the competition delivered.

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Sustainability report highlights progress and commitment to NZ's energy future

Clarus has released its 2025 Sustainability report, outlining the steps the company is taking to care for the environment, support communities and evolve the way it delivers energy across New Zealand.

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How Australia and the EU are using imported LNG to combat power shortages

Governments in New Zealand, Australia and Europe are investing in LNG import infrastructure to strengthen energy security during periods of supply constraint.

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Milly’s momentum builds towards her goal of the 2028 Paralympics

Since we first shared Milly’s journey toward the 2028 Paralympics, she has wasted no time turning ambition into action. The 2026 season is already shaping up to be something special, with records broken, milestones reached, and a new chapter about to begin.

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Working hard this Waitangi weekend to keep the gas flowing

Across New Zealand this Waitangi weekend, meals will still be cooked with gas, hot showers will be flowing and businesses that rely on continuous energy will keep operating. For most people, it all happens seamlessly.