Clarus

17/06/2026

As New Zealand faces growing energy security challenges, a Kiwi company has secured $23 million in UK funding to scale technology that turns wastewater into biomethane, a renewable alternative to natural gas.

We have the expertise, technology, and innovative thinking needed to play a leading role in the biomethane sector. So how do we create the conditions for more biomethane to scale in New Zealand? Read more 👇

As New Zealand grapples with growing energy security concerns, a Kiwi company has secured major international backing to turn waste into renewable gas. Why are overseas markets moving faster than us?

12/06/2026

New Zealand has loads of renewable energy, which is fantastic.

But not everything can run on electricity, and we need extra energy especially in winter when demand is highest. That’s why gas still has an important role to play in New Zealand’s energy system.

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New Zealand has fantastic renewable resources: sunshine, wind, geothermal and hydro. In the last quarter of 2025, renewables supplied 96.4% of the electricity generated – a new record. With almost all our electricity coming from renewables, why do we still need gas? There are two main reasons: fir...

22/05/2026

At Clarus, we’re about to begin our annual on‑site skin check programme for kaimahi (staff) across the motu, delivered in partnership with Skin Aware

And the impact is real. Last year:
✅ 318 staff took part
✅ 1 in 6 were referred for follow‑up
✅ 23 skin cancers were identified, including melanoma

We also provide health insurance for our kaimahi, helping people access support if skin cancer is identified.

Annual skin checks are just one of the initiatives we offer as part of our Got Your Back wellbeing toolbox. You can find out more about Got Your Back, along with the other values that fuel our good energy @ work, on our website: https://clarus.co.nz/careers

12/05/2026

A reliable energy supply helps keep New Zealand homes warm, businesses running and power prices more stable.

PwC New Zealand’s latest Gas Supply & Demand Study highlights how LNG could help strengthen New Zealand’s energy security and support a more reliable energy future.

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Recent debate in New Zealand about LNG has focused heavily on cost, global markets and uncertainty. These are valid considerations. But the more fundamental question is what our energy system will require over the next decade, and how we manage those requirements in a practical way.

07/05/2026

At Clarus, wellbeing isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Recently, one of our team used a 'Got Your Back' wellbeing day to head into the Pouākai Ranges with fellow volunteers — clearing traplines, supporting Predator Free NZ 2050, and protecting kiwi habitat in Taranaki.

It was physically tough, mentally challenging, and deeply rewarding — combining time outdoors, good company, and purpose.

Our Got Your Back days are about giving people the freedom to support their wellbeing in ways that matter to them — whether that’s rest, connection, family time, or giving back 🌿

Good energy @ work starts with backing our people.

29/04/2026

A sustainable and scalable renewable gas sector can help decarbonise hard-to-electrify sectors like long-distance transport and high-heat industrial processing, while supporting energy security and New Zealand’s low-emissions goals.

Our Acting GM Future Fuels, Peter Sandston, shares why he’s excited about GasNZ’s Biomethane Action Plan and the pathway it sets out to get there. Read more

How do we achieve renewable gas that meets half of New Zealand’s natural gas demand by 2050? The latest GasNZ document is a brilliant start, says Peter Sandston, Acting GM for Future Fuels at Clarus.

24/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to Caitlin, the winner of our Prezzy Card giveaway! 🎉

If you haven’t already, subscribe to our Energy Today, For Tomorrow newsletter to stay connected to the work powering our communities 👉 https://clarus.co.nz/energy-today-for-tomorrow

At Clarus, energy is what we do, but it's people we do it for and we proudly power nearly half a million kiwi homes and businesses.

20/04/2026

Through our Community Partnership Fund, we’ve supported Age Concern Taranaki to wrap their vehicle with Age is Just a Number artwork by artist Paul James Rangiwahia. A great reminder that everyone deserves to feel valued, connected and included.

It’s a simple idea with a big impact, and a great reflection of our commitment to building belonging in our workplace and the communities we’re part of.

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One of the latest initiatives Clarus is supporting through our Community Partnership Fund is a sponsorship for Age Concern Taranaki.

09/04/2026

On busy summer days at Fitzroy Beach in Taranaki, volunteer lifeguards are watching every wave, ready to act when it counts. Firstgas, part of Clarus, was proud to support the Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club senior team at the 2026 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Nationals, which helps build the skills that keep people on our beaches safe. Read more

On a busy summer day at Fitzroy Beach, most people are thinking about the surf, the sun, and time with family. In the background, a team of volunteer lifeguards is watching every wave, ready to act when something goes wrong.