In preparation for the end of the year, we've got the final calendar for 2023 Collection Site dates. Be sure to get your recovery cylinders in ahead of these final dates so that they are collected and returned before Christmas.
North Shore: Collection resumes 15 January & 30 January.
Hamilton: Collection resumes 10 January & 24 January.
Tauranga: Collection resumes 17 January & 31 January.
Hastings: Collection resumes 17 January & 31 January.
Palmerston North: Collection resumes 10 January & 24 January.
Nelson: Collection resumes 9 January & 23 January.
Dunedin: Collection resumes 16 January & 30 January.
Decanting Sites
Christchuch: Resumes 8 January.
Wellington: Resumes 8 January.
Auckland: Resumes 8 January.
Courier Pick up Requests
If you are 50km or farther away from one of our collection sites, you can request a courier pickup for your cylinder. Courier pickups recommenced Monday 8 January.
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