• Meridian Energy
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • September 10, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Energy
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 1 - 1 000
  • Stock Code:
  • MEL
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Wellington, New Zealand
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • Meridian Energy
  • General Information

Description

Meridian Energy Ltd (Meridian Energy) is a state-owned energy utility that generates, trades and retails electricity. It utilizes renewable energy sources such as wind and water to generate electricity.

The company also procures electricity from the wholesale electricity market.

The company supplies electricity to homes, businesses and farms in New Zealand. Meridian Energy operates hydropower plants on the Waitaki River and Manapouri Lake in New Zealand and wind power plants in New Zealand.

The company has a presence in New Zealand and the UK. Meridian Energy is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Meridian Energy Ltd has two notable entities:

  1. Meridian Energy – Pty Ltd (South Africa): This company specializes in energy solutions, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and construction projects. They aim to provide innovative power solutions and support sustainable economic growth in Africa. Their headquarters are in Pretoria, South Africa.
  2. Meridian Energy (New Zealand): A renewable energy generator committed to decarbonization and sustainability. They focus on wind, water, and solar energy to help New Zealand achieve a net-zero carbon future. They also support electric vehicle charging networks and community projects

Meridian Energy Ltd operates primarily in two segments:

  1. Wholesale: This segment focuses on generating electricity using renewable resources such as wind, hydro, and solar energy. It also involves wholesale trading of electricity.
  2. Retail: This segment provides electricity and complementary products to residential, business, and industrial customers. It operates under the brands Meridian and Powershop, serving customers in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

 

The company’s main business revolves around generating electricity sustainably and retailing it to various customer groups. Meridian Energy is committed to decarbonization and supporting a net-zero carbon future through its renewable energy initiatives

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Julia Hoare:
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Michelle Henderson:
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Nagaja Sanatkumar:
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Tania Simpson:
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Graham Cockroft:
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David Carter:
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5 Benchmark > 4 Excellent > 3  Good > 2 Caution > 1 Risk

 

  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 70184
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1998
  • Registration Number: 
  • 938552
  • Country: 
  • New Zealand
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • New Zealand Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • June
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 3
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Hydroelectric power generation
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 28/02/2010

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • Meridian Energy Limited is a New Zealand electricity generator and retailer. The company generates the largest proportion of New Zealand's electricity, generating 35 percent of the country's electricity
  • Primary office: 
  • 33 Customhouse Quay Wellington Central 6011

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Jason Woolley
  • Reporting currency: 
  • NZD
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
NZE
NZMELE0002S7
  • Authorised shares:
  • Issued shares:
  • 2 588 594 444
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 1 shareholder
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Mark

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
66
RoleChairman
QualificationLLB, CFInstD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2019
Duration:
6 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Julia

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationBCom, FCA, CMInstD
Date Appointed: 26/09/2019
Duration:
6 years and 1 month
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Michelle

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationE (Hons) and CMinstD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2019
Duration:
6 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Nagaja

Non Executive
NationalityIndia
RoleNED
QualificationMBA, BTech CE, CMInstD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
5 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Tania

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
Qualification M.M Māori, B.A Māori, AFInstD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2021
Duration:
4 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Graham

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
61
RoleNED
QualificationMCom, M.Fin, CMInstD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2022
Duration:
3 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

David

Non Executive
NationalityNew Zealand
RoleNED
QualificationBE (Civil) (Hons), ME, PhD
Date Appointed: 01/01/2023
Duration:
2 years and 10 months
Independance: Y
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Mark Verbiest

Duration6 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

Julia Hoare

Duration6 years and 1 month
Profile
Name

Michelle Henderson

Duration6 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

Nagaja Sanatkumar

Duration5 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

Tania Simpson

Duration4 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

Graham Cockroft

Duration3 years and 10 months
Profile
Name

David Carter

Duration2 years and 10 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Mark

Experience Energy, Government
Profile
Name

Julia

Experience Energy, Financial Services
Profile
Name

Michelle

Experience Energy, Other
Profile
Name

Nagaja

Experience Software and IT, eCommerce
Profile
Name

Tania

Experience Energy
Profile
Name

Graham

Experience Energy, Financial Services
Profile
Name

David

Experience Other
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Deloitte

Date Appointed01/08/2013
Year12 years and 3 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

Mark Verbiest

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Julia Hoare

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Michelle Henderson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, HS
Profile
Name

Nagaja Sanatkumar

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, HS
Profile
Name

Tania Simpson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, HS
Profile
Name

Graham Cockroft

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE
Profile
Name

David Carter

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, HS
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT