Te Horo, a small settlement on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand, has been chosen to host the country's first hydrogen blending pilot project led by Firstgas. The project aims to blend green hydrogen with natural gas in the existing pipeline, starting at 2% and potentially reaching up to 15%. This initiative involves up to 15 households using the blended gas in their home appliances, with the pilot running for three to six months. Safety is a top priority, with detailed safety checks, monitoring, and oversight in place. The introduction of hydrogen into existing natural gas pipelines is expected to provide a low-carbon alternative for homes, businesses, and industries, supporting New Zealand's decarbonization goals. The project highlights collaboration between various gas distribution businesses in New Zealand to explore the role of renewable gas in the country's energy sector. Despite some participants being disconnected from the gas network during the pilot, the overall sentiment around the project is positive, emphasizing the potential of hydrogen blending as a clean energy source for the future.