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NWF - NZ Windfarms shareholders approve Meridian acquisition
The proposed scheme of arrangement (the Scheme), under which Meridian Energy Limited (Meridian) will, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, acquire 100% of NZ Windfarms Limited (NZX: NWF) (“NZ Windfarms”)

Giant battery: first stage of Ruakaka Energy Park switched on
The country's first super-sized grid-connected battery will help improve Northland's energy resilience in future power outages, Meridian Energy says.

Meridian to replace transformers at Manapouri
Meridian Energy Limited will replace five of the transformers at Manapouri Power Station over the next two and a half years after receiving advice from independent transformer experts

Meridian Energy to replace five transformers at Manapouri Power Station
Meridian said the decision came after advice from independent experts.

Meridian to pay $70m for Z Energy’s Flick
Meridian will pay Z Energy $70m for Flick Electric.

MEL - Ampol exits retail electricity, Meridian takes on customers
Meridian Energy Limited (Meridian) (NZX:MEL/ASX:MEZ) has entered into an agreement with Z Energy (100% owned by Ampol Limited (Ampol) (ASX:ALD)) that will see Flick and Z Energy customer contracts and the related hedge book move to Meridian

MEL - New CFO and Executive Changes
Meridian Energy has appointed Mandy Simpson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 September 2025

Liquidation report reveals how many millions owed by The Body Shop
Inland Revenue, Meridian Energy and New Zealand Post are all among those owed money.

Work set to begin on $227 million Northland solar farm
Meridian said work would start in August this year, and the solar farm's annual output would be enough to power around half the homes in Northland.

Meridian reports $121m half-year loss
The winter energy crunch took a heavy toll on the power company.

Meridian enters into agreement to acquire NZ Windfarms
Meridian Energy has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) with NZ Windfarms Limited (NZWF). Under the terms of the SIA, Meridian will acquire all of the shares in NZWF via a court-approved Scheme of Arrangement for $0.25 cash per share

Meridian appoints new General Manager
Meridian Energy has appointed Rory Blundell to the newly created role of General Manager, Strategy and Portfolio. Rory is currently Meridian’s Group Strategy Manager and starts his new position with immediate effect

MEL - Completion of Ruakaka Battery Energy Storage System
Construction of New Zealand’s first large-scale grid battery storage system is now complete, with Meridian Energy’s Ruakaka Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being officially opened in a ceremony later today

What went wrong for Flick?
This week, it was revealed that Flick's now-owner Ampol-owned Z Energy, would transfer all Flick and Z Energy customer contracts to Meridian.

Z Energy to sell Flick Electricity to Meridian
Meridian will pay $70 million for Flick's 41,000 customers, lifting its market share to about 18 percent.

Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup
Meridian has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle charging station at Springs Junction, revolutionising EV infrastructure on New Zealand's South Island.

Meridian to proceed with $227m Ruakaka Solar Farm
Construction of Meridian Energy’s 130MW Ruakaka Solar Farm south of Whangarei is set to begin in August 2025, with the project receiving a final investment decision and construction approval from the Meridian Board