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June power demand highlights need for investment

Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 4:05 pm | Meridian Energy

Stretched electricity supply during the recent cold weather is yet another indication of the urgent need to build more generation and transmission capacity, says the country’s largest power generator, Meridian Energy. More >>

Meridian consulting on Central Otago wind farm

Friday, 19 May 2006, 3:28 pm | Meridian Energy

Meridian Energy announced today that it is beginning consultation with communities about its wind farm proposal on the Lammermoor Range west of Dunedin. More >>

Meridian Energy launches Peak Manager

Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 2:20 pm | Meridian Energy

A 'smart' automated electricity management system designed to provide network cost savings is being offered to Meridian Energy's time-of-use business customers in the Orion network. More >>

Water-only consents for lower Waitako plans

Thursday, 30 March 2006, 4:21 pm | Meridian Energy

MEDIA RELEASE: 30 March 2006 Water-only consents the first stage of lower Waitaki River hydro plans More >>

Southern Hydro success

Thursday, 16 March 2006, 4:31 pm | Meridian Energy

The sale of the Southern Hydro subsidiary for A$1.46 billion, resulting in a $652.5 million profit, was the highlight of the six months to 31 December 2005 for state-owned power company Meridian Energy. More >>

Meridian Energy Empowers Rowers To Succeed

Monday, 30 January 2006, 5:30 pm | Meridian Energy

A new South Island rowing performance centre is being established in Christchurch with the support of long-time rowing sponsor Meridian Energy. "New Zealand rowers have been achieving on the world stage for many years. We are delighted to be able ... More >>

Meridian, DOC set out relationship agreement

Monday, 12 December 2005, 5:19 pm | Meridian Energy

State-owned power company Meridian Energy and the Department of Conservation have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve the way the two organisations work together. More >>

Meridian Energy realises $600m profit

Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 5:21 pm | Meridian Energy

State-owned power company Meridian Energy has completed the sale of its Australian subsidiary Southern Hydro to leading Australian energy company AGL. More >>

Meridian Energy sells Southn Hydro for $A1.425bn

Monday, 31 October 2005, 11:29 am | Meridian Energy

State-owned power generator and retailer Meridian Energy has sold its Australian subsidiary Southern Hydro to leading Australian energy company AGL for $A1.425 billion. More >>

Strong profit fuels Meridian investment programme

Friday, 21 October 2005, 12:32 am | Meridian Energy

State-owned power company Meridian Energy has reported an after-tax profit of $218.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2005 a result it says will enable it to continue its high level of investment in new generation. More >>

Nth Island major beneficiaries of Cook Strait link

Monday, 10 October 2005, 9:39 am | Meridian Energy

Meridian Energy has dismissed a suggestion that South Island power generators should pay for the upgrade of the HVDC power link between the North and South Islands. More >>

Meridian welcomes planned HVDC link upgrade

Friday, 7 October 2005, 10:03 am | Meridian Energy

Meridian Energy has welcomed the announcement by Transpower of a major upgrade to the HVDC power link between the North and South Islands. More >>

Water allocation board has listened, says Meridian

Monday, 3 October 2005, 4:45 pm | Meridian Energy

State-owned power company Meridian Energy has given a cautious welcome to the Waitaki water allocation plan released today. More >>

Hawke's Bay 1st To Get Smart Electricity Meters

Thursday, 29 September 2005, 8:21 am | Meridian Energy

Central Hawkes Bay will become the first region in New Zealand to switch to smart electricity meters when Meridian Energy begins a major installation project shortly. More >>

Meridian calls for support on Project West Wind

Monday, 11 July 2005, 2:48 pm | Meridian Energy

Resource consent applications for Meridian Energy¹s wind farm proposal west of Wellington have been notified by the Wellington City and Greater Wellington Regional Councils and the company is now inviting supporters of wind power to show their support. More >>