Media releases

  • Solar panels put shine on farmer savings

    Wednesday 05 June 2013

    Westpac and Meridian Energy are giving farmers easier access to solar energy, potentially helping them save thousands each year on their power bills.The new solar panel initiative will be launched at the Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek next week (June 12).

  • Lake Benmore biodiversity sparked with predator-proof fence

    Monday 20 May 2013

    The shores of Lake Benmore’s Fireworks Bay could soon be alive with native flora and fauna, with the introduction of a predator proof fence. The Fireworks Bay Wetland Enhancement Group has received a grant of $8,500 from Meridian Energy’s Waitaki...

  • Meridian named as next SOE to be listed

    Thursday 16 May 2013

    The Government announced today that Meridian Energy will be the next company to be listed as part of its Government Share Offer programme.

  • Meridian supports Raglan Backyard Bounty

    Friday 10 May 2013

    Raglan residents will soon have access to a library of tools for community planting projects, assisted by a grant of $1500 from Meridian Energy. “Raglan is geographically isolated, and this pushes up the cost of fresh produce” says Michele Frank,...

  • Meridian Energy General Manager Retail to Resign

    Wednesday 08 May 2013

    Bill Highet, the General Manager of the Meridian Energy Retail business, has advised he is resigning (effective in three months). Bill is moving to take up an opportunity outside the electricity business in Auckland.