A spacation is the new staycation

Since lockdown there has been incredibly high demand for spa pools. In lieu of overseas travel, we’re investing in our homes, turning them into comfortable and cosy abodes.  A steaming spa pool is an ultimate luxe accessory, giving you that holiday vibe from the comfort of home - and it can be heated using a gas connection.

Gas is an excellent option for heating your spa or swimming pool. Why? Because heating is faster than using electricity and on-demand when you need it, and natural gas-powered pool and spa heaters and can easily maintain any temperature no matter the weather. 

If you’re already using natural gas inside your home, you’ll get energy for around one-third the standard unit price of electricity. The same goes for other outdoor gas appliances too. With high efficiencies up to 97%, gas systems are designed for durability and low maintenance.

Make the neighbours envious and enjoy your spa-cation, the ultimate vacation at home with your pool or spa heated by natural gas.

The beauty of energising your home with gas is that you can connect one system now and easily retrofit others in later.  Gas is ready to transform as we move towards a carbon-zero future. It really is the ultimate comfort upgrade for you and your family. If you love entertaining, find out how else gas can easily fit into your home life, both outdoors and in

Further information

Are you based in Wellington, Taranaki, Manawatu or Hawke's Bay? You may be able to connect your home to gas for free with The Gas Hub.

Enter your address in our gas checker for an instant result on whether you're within the free gas connection range!

We also have a very useful hot water cost comparison tool that compares upfront and running costs within our natural gas network regions. Find out whether a natural gas, electricity, LPG, or solar hot water system could be the right solution for you. Try our hot water cost comparison tool now.

Ready to connect?

Check out the connection process, to know what choices you'll need to make as part of getting connected to natural gas.

Submit your natural gas connection application today. Our customer team will then ring you to confirm a few more details and progress your application.

Want to know more?

If you've had a good look around our website and still have questions let us know what you'd like more information about.

More possibilities

  • Easy living both indoors and out

    02/05/2021

    Entertaining is something New Zealanders love to do, and especially in the backyard when the weather allows. Natural gas is luxurious and allows you to be the ultimate entertainer no matter the season.

  • Heating your outdoor oasis

    25/05/2021

    With a natural gas-powered outdoor fireplace, there’s really no need to head inside when the breeze picks up or the sun goes down. With a fantastic and stylish range of modern flame fires to choose from and flames at the flick-of-a-switch, you can enjoy the outdoors whatever the season.