Meridian Energy - Latest News [Page 6]
Hydro Canals to Be Drained for Inspection
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 11:23 am | Meridian Energy
The Pukaki and Ohau hydro canals, a key part of the South Island’s Waitaki hydro chain, are to be drained this week to allow inspection of the gate structure that controls the flow of water into the system from Lake Pukaki. More >>
Meridian disappointed by Hayes Decision
Friday, 6 November 2009, 4:47 pm | Meridian Energy
Meridian Energy is disappointed by the Environment Court’s decision declining consent for the Project Hayes wind farm in Central Otago’s Lammermoor Range. More >>
Electric vehicles offer benefits for NZ - Report
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 4:56 pm | Meridian Energy
Electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to play an important role in New Zealand’s future as consumers seek cleaner and cheaper options to petrol and diesel, according to a report released today. The report, jointly commissioned by Contact Energy and Meridian ... More >>
Meridian smart meter customer trial in new year
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 2:21 pm | Meridian Energy
Power company Meridian is planning a large-scale pilot of its newly-installed smart meter network in Christchurch as the next step towards developing new electricity products for its customers using the new meters. The company is seeking about 1000 ... More >>
Meridian’s Project West Wind proving its worth
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 4:41 pm | Meridian Energy
Meridian’s West Wind wind farm project nearing completion on Wellington’s south-west coast is proving its worth.. Meridian chief executive Tim Lusk says all 62 turbines are now delivering renewable energy into the national grid, and the wind farm is ... More >>
Meridian explores potential wind farm in Wairarapa
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 10:32 am | Meridian Energy
Meridian is exploring the possibility of a wind farm near Martinborough in the southern Wairarapa, about 8 kilometres south east of the Martinborough Town Square. The major portion of this possible wind farm site is located on the ridge to the north of Nga ... More >>
Meridian CE reports “satisfactory” profit
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 4:53 pm | Meridian Energy
Meridian Energy has announced a net profit of $89.3 million for the year ended June 2009. Underlying profit for the year was $195 million, compared with the last year’s $104.5 million. Meridian will pay a final dividend of $113.9 million, following an ... More >>
NBTC water consents granted
Monday, 28 September 2009, 11:42 am | Meridian Energy
Meridian has received notification it has been granted water-only consents for its North Bank Tunnel Concept (NBTC) in Canterbury, subject to the Court being satisfied on a couple of issues relating to the consent condition. Meridian CE Tim Lusk welcomed ... More >>
Boating Club Buoyed By Support
Saturday, 19 September 2009, 1:28 pm | Meridian Energy
Seven community groups benefited to the tune of more than $73,000 in the latest round of funding from the Meridian Manapouri Te Anau Community Fund. The Te Anau Boating Club received $20,000, one of the largest contributions, to assist with its project ... More >>
Meridian Continues To Invest In SI Rowing's Future
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 10:29 am | Meridian Energy
Meridian is proud to announce a three-year renewal of its sponsorship agreement with South Island Rowing. John Wylie, South Island Rowing's Regional Manager in Canterbury, says he is absolutely delighted with the news. More >>
New Climate Control System For Kurow Museum
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 4:32 pm | Meridian Energy
Precious artefacts at The Upper Waitaki Pioneer Museum and Art Gallery will be properly protected for years to come, thanks to the installation of a new air-conditioning system, purchased with funding from the Meridian Waitaki Community Fund. More >>
Meridian Celebrates Launch Of Mararoa At Manapouri
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 11:10 am | Meridian Energy
The Mararoa, Meridian’s new staff transport vessel for the Manapouri power station, is being launched today (Thursday 28 May) at a blessing ceremony at Pearl Harbour, Manapouri. “We are delighted to see the Mararoa go into operation, as it represents ... More >>
Palmerston North Kids In Spin Over Bike Jam
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 4:42 pm | Meridian Energy
Hundreds of keen kids from all around Palmerston North will be lining up for the annual Meridian Kids’ Bike Jam being held at Victoria Esplanade, Fitzherbert Avenue, 24 May. The Meridian Kids' Bike Jams are the largest mountain bike series for young ... More >>
Yacht Club Bouyed By Meridian Community Fund
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 10:45 am | Meridian Energy
Future sailing stars from Manapouri and Te Anau will be in safe hands thanks to a grant from the Meridian Manaporui Te Anau Community Fund for a new coaching boat. The Marakura Yacht Club is one of four community groups to receive a share of more ... More >>
Planting To Celebrate Opening Of Kepler Track
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 3:58 pm | Meridian Energy
Department of Conservation, Meridian and Project Crimson will celebrate the opening of the upgraded Kepler Track entrance, car park and amenity area, near Te Anau in Southland, on Friday May 22. The Department of Conservation are inviting local people ... More >>
Planting To Celebrate Opening Of Kepler Track
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 11:29 am | Meridian Energy
Department of Conservation, Meridian and Project Crimson will celebrate the opening of the upgraded Kepler Track entrance, car park and amenity area, near Te Anau in Southland, on Friday May 22. More >>
Local St John Gets Vital Rescue Equipment
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 12:30 pm | Meridian Energy
Meridian Energy is the largest of the three state-owned enterprises formed from the split of ECNZ on 31 March 1999. More >>
Meridian Puts Its Power Behind Local Junior Rugby
Friday, 1 May 2009, 10:20 am | Meridian Energy
May heralds the start of junior rugby in Canterbury, not to mention the first signs of winter chill. Thanks to Meridian, sideline supporters can be safe in the knowledge that a hot drink is close at hand. More >>
Meridian makes capital out of Wellington’s wind
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 4:25 pm | Meridian Energy
The capital’s first wind farm goes ‘live’ today (Wednesday 29 April) when Prime Minister John Key switches on turbines at Meridian Energy’s Project West Wind, on farm land at Makara, west of Wellington. “It’s a very proud day for us to ... More >>
Capital city tops poll of favourite places to live
Monday, 27 April 2009, 1:07 pm | Meridian Energy
New research shows Wellington is the best place to live in New Zealand – according to those who live there, that is. More >>