Safety of indoor gas combustion

The possible impacts on health of indoor combustion of gas have been studied by environmental and health researchers internationally, with sometimes contradictory or inconclusive results.

GasNZ welcomes further scientifically-robust research on this issue in the New Zealand context.

Below are links to recent New Zealand studies undertaken on the topic, together with peer reviews of the methodology and the conclusions reached.

An information sheet summarising the research and the various arguments made is provided below.

Indoor air quality and gas in New Zealand homes: A brief summary of the research findings

Links to reports

EECA-commissioned research report: Indoor Combustion in New Zealand Homes - Health Effects and Costs 

Peer review by Dr Brian Cox, Medical Epidemiologist and Specialist in Public Health Medicine

Further comments from Dr Cox in response to report authors’ feedback