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

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.

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

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

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

MEL - Tauhei Solar Farm Power Purchase Agreement
Meridian has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Harmony Energy / First Renewables in respect of their joint venture to build the 150MW Tauhei Solar Farm, near Te Aroha in the Waikato

Meridian Energy, Nova Energy combine to build solar farm
The Te Ruahi solar farm near Taupo will bring power to more than 100,000 customers.

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

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.

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

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 Energy makes takeover offer for NZ Windfarms
Big four power company Meridian Energy has made a takeover offer for the small NZ Windfarms (NZWF), as large generators look to bolster their assets.

Meridian Energy monthly operating report for January 2025
Attached is Meridian Energy Limited's monthly operating report for the month of January 2025. Highlights this month include:

Meridian Energy monthly operating report for December 2024
Attached is Meridian Energy Limited's monthly operating report for the month of December 2024

High water levels at Lake Pukaki prompt warning
Meridian Energy is warning people not to enter the Pukaki riverbed as water from the lake, which is reaching its maximum level, has to be released.