Clarus

31/08/2026

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement for Freyberg High School! 👏

Clarus is proud to have supported the Freyberg High School students, through our Community Fund, as they raced their way into the world’s top six at the 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Finals. Learn more 👇

Freyberg High School students have raced their way into the world top six at the 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Finals, with support from the Clarus Community Fund. The Palmerston North team travelled to Bulle, Switzerland, for the World Finals in June, competing against 90 student teams from...

12/08/2026

Gas and solar - best of both worlds ☀️🔥

Recent cold snaps are a timely reminder that New Zealand needs an energy mix that can perform in all conditions.

Solar can make the most of our sunshine, while gas provides reliable energy when it’s needed, both at home and as part of our wider energy system.

It’s not about picking sides. It’s about having the right mix of energy to keep New Zealand running.

Read more about how gas and solar can work together 👇

For a while now in New Zealand, the energy conversation has felt like an all-or-nothing choice. Gas or electric. Headlines and policies often talk about going fully electric, and many homeowners are left wondering what that means for the things they genuinely enjoy - cooking with a flame, instant ho...

03/08/2026

Confidence, connection, possibility, one rider at a time.

That's what Riding for the Disabled creates every day through the relationship between its riders and horses. Firstgas is proud to support New Plymouth Riding for the Disabled through the Clarus Community Partnership Fund.

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Every rider comes to Riding for the Disabled with their own abilities, challenges and goals. Through tailored programmes and interaction with horses, riders can build physical strength, confidence, independence and meaningful connections with others.

21/07/2026

As renewables are on the rise, the way we generate electricity is changing. A new report by Transpower NZ highlights the challenges faced by New Zealand’s energy sector as demands on the system increase, and how gas provides support during this transition period

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A new report by Transpower highlights the challenges faced by New Zealand’s energy sector as demands on the system increase and new types of generation expand.

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.