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Current sponsorships include:
The Royal New Zealand Ballet - Ticket discounts for Meridian customer
Energy, passion and innovation are what make the Royal New Zealand Ballet special. As national sponsor we offer Meridian customers the opportunity to receive a 10% discount on adult, child or concession tickets. Just ring on the local numbers shown or call into the theatre ticketing office and have your Meridian individual or business customer number handy to receive the discount.
You'll have an evening to remember with a modern version of the classic Carmen, touring main centres during June and July. Set in Brazil,Carmen's been described as “brilliant dance theatre”, and “raunchy and fast-paced production not to be missed! ”
If you can't make this show have a look at www.nzballet.org.nz for more on the Royal New Zealand Ballet and other productions in your area.
How to get 10% off your tickets to Carmen:
- Book by phone on the numbers below, or directly at the theatre ticket office - offer not available online .
- Available in all seating categories - except the Inner Circle in Wellington and Auckland.
- Your Meridian customer number must be quoted at time of purchase.
- There are no maximum number of tickets .
- Booking service fees apply. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer .
Where and When:
Wellington: 5 – 6, 9 – 12 June, St James Theatre or call Ticketek (04) 384 3840
Invercargill: 17 – 19 June, Civic Theatre or call TicketDirect on (03) 211 1692
Christchurch :23 – 26 June, Isaac Theatre Royal or call Ticketek on (03) 377 8899
Palmerston North: 29 – 30 June, Regent on Broadway or call TicketDirect on (06) 357 9740
Napier: 3 – 4 July, Municipal Theatre or call TicketDirect on (06) 835 2702
Auckland: 7 – 10 July, Aotea Centre at THE EDGE or call (09) 357 3355
Project Crimson
Project Crimson is a trust which aims to renew and protect the New Zealand’s native red flowering trees - the pohutukawa and rata. Meridian is proud to be the major sponsor of Project Crimson and to be supporting Project Crimson to protect and plant pohutukawa and rata throughout New Zealand.
South Island Rowing
Meridian are proud to sponsor South Island Rowing. As well as sponsoring most regattas held at Lake Ruataniwha Meridian has established the Rata Performance Centre in Christchurch, where aspiring champions can train and learn in one of the most advanced facilities in the world.
Canterbury Rugby
Meridian has been a sponsor of Canterbury Rugby since 2000. We have a particular focus on junior rugby in the Canterbury region and are a major sponsor of the Meridian Canterbury Rugby Academy in Christchurch. The Academy offers academic scholarships and elite training and coaching to the rising stars of Canterbury and New Zealand rugby.
The Wellington Wind Sculpture Trust
The Meridian Wind Sculpture Walkway along Cobham Drive in Wellington is a stunning exhibition of New Zealand wind sculpture. The Wellington Wind Sculpture Trust project is now complete and comprises five sculptures in total.

Meridian Kids'Bike Jams
Meridian is proud to be the major sponsor of the popular Meridian Kids' Bike Jams. Meridian relies on New Zealand's amazing landscape to help generate the renewable energy we need as a country, and we want to give something back by supporting initiatives that make a positive difference to New Zealanders. Kids' Bike Jams do just that - it's great to see children getting out there and being active. As New Zealanders we have such a beautiful back yard to play in - let's encourage our children to make the most of it.
Aoraki Bound
This exciting Aoraki Bound programme brings together Ngai Tahu culture and the expertise of Outward Bound. It is designed to reinforce participants' Ngai Tahu identity and offer all cultures, communities, organisations and individuals a deeper understanding of Ngai Tahu culture.
North Otago Rugby
Meridian is a major sponsor of North Otago Rugby, which has a proud history dating back to 1927. We’re putting special effort into supporting junior rugby in the North Otago region to develop future All Blacks.
North Haven Hospice
Meridian is the major sponsor of North Haven Hospice in Whangarei. Providing comfort, dignity and respect to people in their final days, the hospice is an invaluable facility for the terminally ill and their whanau in the Northland region.

Waimate Strawberry Fare
Meridian is the major sponsor of the annual Waimate Strawberry Fare– a celebration of the strawberry and a great day out for the family.

Warm Babies
This is a joint initiative with Community Energy Action in Christchurch. Warm Babies retrofits energy saving equipment (such as insulation, energy-efficient heating, curtains, hot water cylinder wraps, pipe lagging etc) into households where childrens health is at risk from inadequate heating, or dampness etc.

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