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Meridian Joins Global Ranks Of Sustainable Companies

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 9:14 am | Meridian

In a volatile global environment, investors, governments & customers expect energy companies to be transparent, well governed & focused on longterm outcomes. Being assessed in the top 10% globally shows Meridian stands up to that level of scrutiny. More >>

More Kiwis Eyeing Electric Transport As EV Network Grows

Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 12:05 pm | Meridian

Over the last month Meridian has seen a 30% increase in customers actively using its Zero Charging Network and a 20% increase in charging sessions. More >>

Meridian Rebounds Off Back Of Near-Record Inflows

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9:13 am | Meridian

The company recorded a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $227 million, compared to a net loss after tax of $121 million for the first half of FY25. More >>

Meridian Embarks On Seismic Work At Benmore Power Station

Monday, 26 January 2026, 8:58 am | Meridian

Unusually, and unlike most dams around the world, Benmore’s penstocks are made of concrete and with the probability of a large earthquake along the South Island’s Alpine Fault growing, it is time to enhance their performance. More >>

Construction On NZ’s Latest Solar Farm Gets Underway

Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 11:14 am | Meridian

Meridian GM Development Guy Waipara says the 130MW Ruakākā Solar Farm - Meridian’s first in New Zealand - is a perfect complement for the company’s many hydro stations and wind farms. More >>

Spring Wind And Rain Is Good Electricity Generation Weather

Friday, 17 October 2025, 9:09 am | Meridian

September saw national hydro storage rise from 79% to 110% of historical average. Meridian’s monthly inflows were 181% of the historical average in September 2025, lifting Waitaki storage to 91% of average. More >>

Collaboration The Key In Marathon Effort To Restore West Wind Farm

Monday, 13 October 2025, 12:06 pm | Meridian

Transpower Executive General Manager Grid Delivery Mark Ryall says winter is always a challenge in the electricity sector, with demand rising as temperatures fall. More >>

Meridian Welcomes Government Reforms

Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 9:04 am | Meridian

Meridian welcomes the Government’s willingness to participate in equity capital raisings by Mixed Ownership Model companies such as Meridian as a means of bringing forward investment in new generation and firming capacity. More >>

Meridian And Nova Finalise Joint Venture And Financing For Te Rahui Solar Farm

Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:41 pm | Meridian

Meridian Chief Executive Mike Roan says the joint venture is a great example of how collaboration can move big projects forward for the benefit of electricity users. More >>

Meridian Navigates Challenging Year, Lays Strong Foundation For Growth

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 9:01 am | Meridian

A key factor behind these results was a 23% decrease in energy margin, down from $1.276 billion to $982 million. This was impacted by two severe droughts and $300 million spent on hedge and demand response contracts to help maintain security of ... More >>

Meridian Signs Strategic Energy Reserve Agreement

Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:48 am | Meridian

The agreements are now subject to Commerce Commission review, with the parties intending for the agreements to be in place from 1 January 2026. More >>

Meridian Welcomes High Court Approval Of NZ Windfarms Acquisition

Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 5:17 pm | Meridian Energy

Meridian willnow acquireall remaining shares in NZWF for $0.25 cash per share, corresponding to an equity value for NZWF of $91 million. The scheme was previously approved by NZWF shareholders on 24 June 2025. More >>

Meridian’s Fast-Charging EV Hub At Auckland Airport Takes Off

Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 11:10 am | Meridian Energy

Meridian Energy has today opened a fast-charging hub at Auckland Airport. Purpose-built to meet the real-world needs of EV drivers, this is a leap forward in accessibility, efficiency and environmental impact. More >>

NZ Windfarms Shareholders Approve Meridian Acquisition

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 12:04 pm | Meridian

The resolution to approve the Scheme was passed by the requisite majorities of shareholders – namely 75% or more of the votes cast in each interest class and more than 50% of the total number of NZ Windfarms shares on issue were voted in favour of the Scheme. More >>

Meridian Appoints New General Manager

Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 8:52 am | Meridian

Rory brings over 20 years of New Zealand electricity sector experience to his new role, having previously held numerous senior and executive management positions in the industry. More >>

Meridian Selects Kraken As Retail Technology Partner

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 10:23 am | Meridian

Kraken will replace Meridian subsidiary Flux, which currently delivers the billing platform for Meridian and Powershop. Flux will continue to maintain this billing platform while a phased migration to Kraken takes place. This will begin in July ... More >>