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Meridian Gets Two Wind Farms Worth Of New Capacity From Asset Innovations

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 8:38 am | Meridian

“It’s about working smarter with what we’ve already got,” says Meridian GM Generation Tania Palmer. “Every extra megawatt counts, and the more we can find, the more capacity we can ensure is available for Kiwi homes and businesses.” More >>

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 >>