Meridian Energy

Strategic intent

Meridian Energy Limited is a New Zealand-based electricity generator and retailer that produces 100% renewable energy from hydro and wind resources to supply residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Key market signals

• 2026-10: Meridian Energy released a comprehensive investor presentation for November 2026 meetings, detailing its 3,150MW generation portfolio, 6,384GWh renewable pipeline, and the transition of over 245,000 customers to the Kraken platform.
• 2026-10: Meridian Energy disclosed LTI vesting transactions for four senior managers, including CEO Mike Roan and GM Generation Tania Palmer, involving the conversion of performance share rights and off-market transfers of ordinary shares.
• 2026-09: Meridian Energy committed to a NZ$440 million to NZ$510 million nominal investment over 10 years to upgrade the 92-year-old Waitaki hydro power station, boosting capacity by 15MW to 120MW by 2036.
• 2026-08: Meridian Energy reported its FY26 full-year results, marking a strong recovery with EBITDAF of NZ$1.051 billion and a net profit after tax of NZ$130 million, reversing a net loss of NZ$452 million in FY25.
• 2025-08: Meridian Energy acquired the customer base of Flick Electric, driving a 12% year-on-year growth in customer connections to 455,000 as of June 2026.

Financial health

• FY26 Operating Cash Flow: NZD 810 million (up from NZD 318 million in FY25) [https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz]
• FY26 Net Profit After Tax: NZD 130 million (reversing a net loss of NZD 452 million in FY25) [https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz]
• FY26 EBITDAF: NZD 1,051 million (up from NZD 611 million in FY25) [https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz]

Impact & compliance

Legal & risks

In March 2026, the Electricity Authority initiated an investigation into Meridian Energy over alleged voltage support breaches at Harapaki Wind Farm. On July 15, 2026, the Environment Court issued its decision in Meridian Energy Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [2026] NZEnvC 140, ruling […]

Forensic audit — 3 findings

• ⚠ Meridian Energy's billing platform migration wrongly flagged approximately 470 customers as in arrears, resulting in inc...
• ⚠ On July 15, 2026, the Environment Court issued its decision in Meridian Energy Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [20...
• ⚠ On October 5, 2026, Meridian Energy formally withdrew its remaining interest in its appeal against the Wellington City C...

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