Meridian Energy
Community concerned about wellbeing of Waiau River
A dispute between the Waiau Rivercare Group in Southland and Meridian Energy over the health and flow levels in the Waiau River has been at a low ebb, but both parties are keen to bridge the gap. Audio
Solar farm to be built next to Marsden Point refinery
Meridian Energy is to build a solar farm on 105 hectares next to the Marsden Point refinery, near Whangarei.
Waitaki River island gets much needed makeover
It's taken years for a team of dedicated Kurow locals to transform an island in the braids of the river from a messy landfill into a recreational and ecological park. Audio
Electricity watchdog upholds trading complaint
An Electricity Authority investigation has found more water was spilled from hydro dams than needed for 15 days last December, which ultimately led to higher power prices for customers. The… Audio
Meridian Energy has record first half
Meridian Energy has made a record first half profit on higher power sales. Audio
Meridian Energy has made a record annual profit
Power company Meridian Energy has made a record annual profit as it generated more hydro-power locally and benefited from high wholesale prices, as it also expanded in Australia. Audio
Drop in power generation drives down Meridian's profit
Meridian Energy's first half profit is down as its power generation fell 16 percent on the year earlier. Audio
Meridian hit by dry weather in second-half
New Zealand's largest electricity generator Meridian Energy has reported a modest profit lift as it coped with low lake levels. Audio
Meridian appoints insider as new chief executive
The power company, Meridian Energy, has appointed an insider as its new chief executive. Audio
Business News for 23 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Meridian announces 20% growth in half-year profit
Meridian Energy has lifted its half-year profit after wet weather helped to lower costs and its Australian business performed better.
Meridian boosts profit
Meridian Energy has lifted its half-year profit after wet weather helped to lower costs and its Australian business performed better. Audio
Smaller electricity companies power up
New figures show small and medium-sized electricity companies are chipping away at the market dominance long enjoyed by giants such as Meridian Energy and Contact.
Meridian Energy's FY profit hit by fall in hedging contracts
Meridian Energy's full year profit has been hit by falls in the value of the hedging contracts it uses to protect against volatility in wholesale power prices. Audio
Renewable energy target 'unrealistic'
It is unlikely New Zealand will reach its goal of making electricity 90 percent renewable by 2025, industry insiders say. Audio
Meridian Energy bringing programme in house to cut costs
Meridian Energy is bringing a big chunk of its windfarm maintenance programme in house to cut costs. Audio
Electricity prices to fall - Keith Turner
The former head of the country's biggest power company says electricity prices will fall to a third of their current level in a little over a decade because of the spread of solar power. Audio
Meridian Energy is reviving plans for new windfarms
Meridian Energy is reviving plans for new windfarms, even though construction is still several years away. Audio
Meridian voices transmission cost changes
And Meridian Energy, which has about a third of the country's generation from its hydro and wind farms, is throwing its weight behind calls for changes to the way transmissions costs are recovered. Audio
Meridian also feeling competition pressures
Meridian Energy has also felt the pressure of the competitive sector. It's net profit has fallen to $104 million, for the first half, from $117million a year earlier. Audio
