Tubman Heating Launches in the South Island: Local Industrial Boiler Services & Sustainable Biomass Solutions
We are thrilled to announce that Tubman Heating, your trusted partner for comprehensive energy and industrial heating solutions, has officially expanded its operations to the South Island, based in Christchurch.
Our new branch is now fully operational and ready to provide expert services, including urgent 24/7 breakdown and repairs, across Christchurch and the wider region. We look forward to delivering the high-quality, reliable service our clients expect nationwide.

For years, Tubman Heating has been dedicated to providing top-notch heating solutions for businesses across the North Island. Now, we’re excited to bring that same commitment, expertise, and reliable service directly to the South Island.
What does this mean for you?
- 24/7 Emergency Breakdown & Repairs: Our team of experienced technicians is on call around the clock to ensure any unexpected issues with your heating system are resolved swiftly, minimising costly downtime.
- Preventative Maintenance & Servicing: We offer bespoke maintenance programmes to keep your boilers and burners running at peak efficiency, extending their lifespan and preventing future problems.
- Heating System Design & Installation: Our skilled engineers will work with you to design and install a new heating system that is perfectly tailored to your facility’s specific requirements, from small commercial boilers to large-scale industrial systems.
- Comprehensive Audits & Surveys: We provide detailed heating system audits and annual steam boiler surveys to ensure your equipment is operating safely and in compliance with all regulations.
- Parts & Spares: With a local presence, we can provide prompt access to a wide range of parts and spares for all major brands, ensuring repairs are completed quickly.
A Sustainable Future with Our Biomass Boilers
As New Zealand moves towards a lower-carbon economy, many businesses are seeking to reduce their environmental impact and secure their energy future. Tubman Heating is at the forefront of this transition, offering a range of biomass steam and hot water boilers that provide a powerful, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Biomass boilers use renewable, locally sourced fuels such as wood pellets, wood chips, and forestry waste, which are by-products of New Zealand’s well-established forestry industry. switching to biomass also offers strong commercial advantages. With a stable, local supply chain, biomass fuels can offer greater price stability and reduce your business’s exposure to the volatile costs and potential supply issues associated with fossil fuels like coal, gas, and diesel.
We can help you navigate the process of switching to a biomass system, from initial consultation and design to installation and ongoing maintenance. For businesses looking to avoid the upfront capital expenditure of a new system, we are also pleased to offer Heating as a Service (HaaS). Our HaaS model allows you to transition to a new, efficient biomass boiler without a large initial investment, providing a fixed monthly fee that covers the equipment, maintenance, and fuel supply. This makes decarbonisation a financially viable and stress-free option.
Why Choose Tubman Heating?
Our expansion is about more than just opening a new office; it’s about strengthening our commitment to New Zealand businesses. Our team is dedicated to providing technically sound and safe solutions with a focus on reliability and efficiency.
By choosing Tubman Heating, you’re partnering with a team that values excellence and is committed to helping you achieve your operational and environmental goals. We’re proud to offer options that help our customers reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency.
Contact our Christchurch branch today to schedule your free combustion analysis, discuss your heating system needs, or enquire about a new installation.
Please reach out to our Branch Manager, Earl Gerhardt.
Phone: 03 371 461
Email: christchurch@tubman.co.nz

A Conversation with Earl Gerhardt: Expertise and Vision for Tubman Heating, Christchurch Branch
I’ve been fortunate to spend the last seven and a half years at Tubman Heating, but my experience in the combustion industry extends much further back to my time in South Africa. All told, I have nearly 20 years of experience working with all types of combustion equipment, from small diesel burners right through to large industrial steam boilers.
What truly excites me about leading the Christchurch branch is the opportunity to bring the Tubman Heating brand of renowned expertise directly to the South Island market. It’s about establishing a local presence that delivers the same high standard of service and innovation our clients rely on nationwide.
My expertise is a blend of deep technical knowledge across industrial boiler systems, both conventional and sustainable, and proven operational leadership. I know what it takes to deliver complex, reliable heating solutions.
Biomass technology is poised to significantly reshape South Island heating by offering a genuinely sustainable and cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Given the region’s strong agricultural and forestry base, biomass provides a secure, locally sourced energy supply. It drastically reduces clients’ carbon footprints and operational costs in the long term, moving the South Island toward a greener industrial future.
My primary goal for the Christchurch branch this year is to establish a reputation for unrivalled reliability and responsiveness. We aim to be the South Island’s trusted expert, not just for new installations but for the ongoing servicing and maintenance of our customer’s plant.
For swift 24/7 Emergency Breakdown & Repairs, our commitment is that our team will respond both quickly and efficiently to every call, deploying our skilled technicians and resources to help reduce downtime at your facility as much as possible.
Email: christchurch@tubman.co.nz
Call: 03 371 461