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Meridian reports solid result for December 09 half-year   (24 February)
State-owned power generator and retailer Meridian has reported a solid performance for the six months to 31 December...
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Te Apiti

Meridian’s first wind farm has 55 turbines that can generate enough power for around 32,000 av homes.

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Brooklyn wind turbine

New Zealand's first commerical wind turbine, installed in 1993 and can power around 80 av homes

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White Hill wind farm

The South Island’s first wind farm. Its 29 turbines can power around 20,000 av homes.

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Manapouri

Manapouri  was voted the country’s greatest engineering achievement in 2006. It can power around 500,000 av homes.

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Waitaki hydro scheme

Consists of eight power stations in the Mackenzie Basin and the Waitaki Valley.

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Waitaki

Built during the 1930s Depression, the Waitaki power station can generate enough power for around 47,000 av homes

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Tekapo A

The Tekapo A power station was commissioned in 1951 and produces enough electricity for around 15,000 av homes.

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Tekapo B

Essentially an island in the middle of Lake Pukaki, linked to the shore by a 75m long bridge. It can power 83,000 av homes.

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Ohau A

Located on the man-made Ohau canal and was commissioned in 1979/80. It can power 110,000 av homes.

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Ohau B and C

Twin power stations Ohau B and Ohau C can generate enough power for around 185,000 av homes.

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Benmore

Commissioned in 1965 Benmore was the largest dam in the Southern Hemisphere. Benmore can power 215,000 av homes.

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Aviemore

Aviemore power station was commissioned in 1968 and can power around 90,000 av homes.

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