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01 September 2021 Wholesale electricity prices seem to have almost matched the COVID pandemic for column inches recently. It’s true that low lake inflows...
17 August 2021 The year ended 30 June 2021 saw Mercury deliver resilient financial performance, along with announcing two significant acquisitions to grow the company’s scale and capabilities...
03 August 2021 Mercury NZ Limited has acquired Tilt Renewables’ New Zealand operations today, after completing the Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA)...
02 August 2021 Mercury, together with contractors Vestas and Downer NZ, celebrated a key point of progress when power was generated by...
20 July 2021 Senior Australasian energy sector leader, Dennis Barnes, has been appointed to the Mercury Board effective 1 September 2021...
21 June 2021 Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) has announced that it has entered into binding agreements with Trustpower Limited...
09 June 2021 Mercury announced today that it has revised its FY2021 EBITDAF guidance from $520 million to $460 million. This reflects...
26 May 2021 Mercury has appointed its fourth Future Director, Kim Gordon, effective 1 May 2021. Ms Gordon is a partner at MinterEllison, specialising in...
21 May 2021 Mercury is one of 11 signatories who have come together to collectively support NZ’s emission reduction goals and identify key focus areas for the sector...
07 May 2021 Mercury is pleased to announce that Stewart Hamilton has been appointed to the role of General Manager Generation...
06 May 2021 Mercury is pleased to announce that Craig Neustroski has been appointed as General Manager Customer...
21 April 2021 Mercury FY2021-Q3 hydro generation increased versus the prior comparable period...
16 April 2021 Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) has announced that, together with Powering Australian Renewables (PowAR), it has agreed to amend the...
07 April 2021 After Covid level changes last month postponed their freedom, rare and “at risk” native geckos resumed life in the wild today...
26 March 2021 Mercury welcomes and supports the Climate Change Commission s landmark draft advice which builds on the important work of its predecessor the Interim Climate Change Committee...
30 March 2021 Mercury is pleased to announce that Lucie Drummond, previously Mercury’s Risk Assurance Officer, has been appointed to the role of General Manager Sustainability...
15 March 2021 Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) confirmed today that it is offering up to $200 million (with the ability to accept up to an additional $50 million...
15 March 2021 Mercury NZ Limited has announced that, together with Powering Australian Renewables (PowAR), it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement...
8 March 2021 Mercury NZ Limited is considering making an offer of up to $200 million (with the ability to accept up to an additional $50 million of oversubscriptions at Mercury’s discretion)...
23 February 2021 Mercury results for the half year ended 31 December 2020 showed lifts across all key financial measures due to careful management of generation and retail portfolios...
15 February 2021 Read release: Mercury’s interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020 will be announced on Tuesday 23 February 2021...
31 January 2021 Read release: The Climate Change Commission’s draft report on New Zealand’s carbon budgets has a clear message...
28 January 2021 Read release: Mercury welcomes the Government’s announcement that it will push ahead with introducing a clean car import standard...
22 January 2021 Read release: Mercury announced today that it has revised its FY2021 EBITDAF guidance from $505 million to $535 million...
22 January 2021 Read release: Hydro generation flat, Lake Taupo storage lifted prior to seasonally low inflow period...
21 January 2021 Read release: Mercury Chief Executive Vince Hawksworth has announced changes to his executive structure...
14 January 2021 Read release: Mercury notes Rio Tinto’s announcement that it has agreed a new electricity agreement with Meridian Energy that allows...
21 December 2020 Read release: Mercury has confirmed that its Interim Results for the six months ended 31 December 2020...
16 December 2020 Read release: Mercury will invest $6 million to turbo-charge its EV subscription...
7 December 2020 Read release: Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) notes that Infratil Limited...
2 December 2020 Read release: The Government's commitment to require its agencies to purchase...
18 November 2020 Read release: S&P Global Ratings has confirmed Mercury's corporate...
4 November 2020 Read release: Mercury has sold its interest in the Hudson Ranch 1...
24 September 2020 Read release: Mercury announced today that it has revised its FY2021...
2 November 2020 Read release: Lime will offer free e-bike and e-scooter rides...
4 September 2020 Read release: Following the bookbuild process for its green bond offer...
20 October 2020 Read release: Hydro generation down on record low 12-month...
4 September 2020 Read release: Mercury NZ Limited (Mercury) today announced that...
18 August 2020 Read release: Mercury's performance strong in testing year...
24 July 2020 Read release: Mercury NZ Limited will hold...
26 August 2020 Read release: The following materials relating to Mercury's 2020...
5 August 2020 Read release: Mercury's annual results for the year...
26 July 2020 Read release: Path towards carbon neutral...
20 July 2020 Read release: Quarterly operational update.
22 April 2020 Read release: What happens when your 'workplace' is taking care of our environment...
9 July 2020 Read release: Mercury notes Rio Tinto's announcement...
26 June 2020 Read release: FY2020 EBITDAF guidance revised to $480 million.
28 April 2020 Read release: March 25, 2020, saw just about every aspect of civic life in New Zealand 'lock down'...
7 July 2020 Read release: Mercury Annual Results Announcement Date.
13 May 2020 Read release: We spoke to two of our wonderful Customer Engagement Consultants, Zoe...
8 February 2020
Webcast and teleconference details for announcement of Mercury's interim results on 26 February.
Webcast details
18 March 2020
Mercury preparedness for COVID-19.
Read release
25 February 2020
Mercury earnings impacted by lower generation.
23 January 2020
Quarterly Operational Update 31 December 2019.
8 January 2020
Mercury interim results announcement date.
18 December 2019
Vince Hawksworth appointed Chief Executive of Mercury.
3 December 2019
Hannah Hamling to join Mercury board.
2 December 2019
S&P reaffirms Mercury's BBB+ corporate credit rating.
12 November 2019
Mercury to complete New Zealand's largest windfarm.
29 October 2019
Spades in ground for new Turitea wind farm.
18 October 2019
Quarterly Operational Update 30 September 2019.
FY2020 EBITDAF guidance revised.
8 October 2019
Fraser Whineray to switch sectors after 11 years with Mercury.
3 October 2019
Mercury encourages joined-up response to Govt's energy initiatives.
22 March 2019
Mercury Submission to the Electricity Price Review.
20 August 2019
Mercury rises to challenge with strong FY2019 result.
9 August 2019
Annual results webcast and teleconference.
18 July 2019
Quarterly Operational Update.
12 June 2019
Cleansing notice.
18 June 2019
FY2019 EBITDAF guidance revised to $495 million.
16 June 2019
ICCC report: Mercury praises pragmatic approach.
7 June 2019
Mercury considers capital bond offer.
Mercury Launches Capital Bond Offer.
21 March 2019
Mercury NZD/AUD FX rate for FY2019 interim dividend.
26 February 2019
Earnings grow strong despite less water.
27 March 2019
New wind farm a further step to low carbon future.
17 September 2019
Rotorua WING man wins global award.
Annual Results Webcast and teleconference details.
31 October 2018
Electricity price review - executive summary
17 August 2018
Mercury trials EV subscription service - Drive.
View release
15 August 2018
Mercury partners in Tilt Renewables offer.
8 August 2018
New research shows EVs the choice for Kiwis.
18 July 2018
Quarterly operational update 30 June 2018.
6 July 2018
Mercury appoints future director, Anna Lissaman.
2 July 2018
Chance conversation leads to new career.
14 June 2018
FY2018 EBITDAF guidance lifted to $555 million.
29 May 2018
Shareholders advised of information mistake.
14 May 2018
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt.
2 May 2018
Mercury announces share buyback.
17 April 2018
Quarterly operational update 31 March 2018.
23 February 2018
Mercury has become New Zealand's first energy company to commit to bringing Amazon Alexa to consumers.
24 January 2018
FY2018 EBITDAF guidance lifted to $530 million
15 February 2018
NZ's first solar e.bike Rechargery opens.
Quarterly Operational Update three months ended 31 December 2017
15 January 2018
Mercury chooses Tesla for ground breaking battery project
24 November 2017
EV drivers enjoy incentive to charge off-peak
7 November 2017
Mercury meets fleet EV target
20 October 2017
Mercury takes out another top marketing award for Energy Made Wonderful
11 December 2017
S&P reaffirms Mercury's BBB+ corporate credit rating
8 November 2017
Starship and Mercury: a wonderful long-term relationship
25 July 2017
365 days of Energy Made Wonderful
18 September 2017
Electric car-sharing charges into Auckland
18 October 2017
FY2018 EBITDAF guidance lifted to $515 million
3 October 2017
Direct grid connnected battery could be a game-changer
15 September 2017
Mercury's wonderful energy recognised with supreme marketing award
22 August 2017
Mercury's Focus on Loyalty Paying Dividends
Quarterly Operational Update three months ended 30 September 2017
31 August 2017
Scott St John to join Mercury Board
20 July 2017
Quarterly Operational Update three months ended 30 June 2017
14 July 2017
Vector - where are our customers' refunds?
24 May 2017
Auckland Car Sharing Goes Electric
20 April 2017
FY2017 EBITDAF guidance raised to $510 million
8 June 2017
FY2017 EBITDAF guidance raised to $520 million
21 February 2017
HY2017 demonstrates clear momentum and customer loyalty
24 January 2017
Quarterly Operational Update three months ended 31 December 2016
Quarterly Operational Update three months ended 31 March 2017
29 June 2017
Re-using and up-cycling as GLOBUG units get a second life
2 November 2016
FY2017 EBITDAF guidance raised to $495 million
Mercury launches Electric Highway with global leader PlugShare
6 December 2016
30 May 2016
Chief Marketing Officer appointed
23 August 2016
Mercury EBITDAF up 2.3% to $493m on renewables advantage.
14 October 2016
Landmark commitment will boost New Zealand EV numbers by more than 75%
29 July 2016
Mercury inspired by new energy future View article
03 October 2016
Mercury to showcase world-leading solar.
08 June 2016
Mighty River Power appoints Future Director, Nicky Ashton
05 May 2016
Mighty River Power appoints GM Digital Services
22 July 2016
Quarterly Operational Update for the Three Months ended 30 June 2016 View article
26 August 2016
Mike Allen to step down from Mercury Board.
25 October 2016
Quarterly Operational Update to 30 September 2016 View release
02 May 2016
Mighty River Power moving to single brand – Mercury
11 April 2016
MRP appoints UGL as Head Maintenance Contractor
20 April 2016
Quarterly Operational Update for the Three Months ended 31 March 2016 View article
01 April 2016
Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Kiwi roads
23 February 2016
Strong operating performance confirms interim dividend
17 February 2016
Mighty River Power adopts ASX Foreign Exempt Listing
19 January 2016
Mighty River Power purchasing leading solar company
23 December 2015
S&P reaffirms Mighty River Power's BBB+ corporate credit rating
11 December 2015
Leadership team changes
28 August 2015
Strong cash flow supports special dividend, while operating earnings ease on record low hydro output
28 July 2015
Electric vehicle charging stations go live in Downtown Auckland
14 July 2015
Mighty River 20 year commitment key to powering Rowing NZ success
06 July 2015
Mighty River Power Annual Results Announcement Date
03 July 2015
Metrix to exit metering contract with Trustpower
13 May 2015
GM Geothermal appointment completes leadership team
27 August 2015
Mike Taitoko to join Mighty River Power Board
07 May 2015
31 March 2015
Mighty River Power Loyalty Bonus Shares
24 March 2015
Renewables growth behind closure of Southdown thermal station
03 February 2015
Kiwi technology key to cut-price electricity for Community Services Card holders
24 February 2015
Forecast dividend unaffected by dry conditions
07 November 2014
'Stunning opportunity' for Kiwis and Country in home-grown fuel
22 December 2014
Tūwharetoa and Mighty River Power reach partnership agreement over Lake Taupō
18 September 2014
MRP appoints General Manager for Hydro/Wholesale
17 November 2014
Mighty River Power appoints GM Strategy & Communications
16 December 2014
MRP to exit geothermal investments in Chile & Germany
05 November 2014
MRP announces special dividend for shareholders
28 November 2014
Tania Simpson to step down from MRP Board in mid 2015
20 August 2014
Annual Results and dividend above IPO financial forecasts
23 July 2014
Changes to Mighty River Power leadership team
10 July 2014
Global marketer Andrew Lark joins MRP Board
03 July 2014
Metrix partnership with Trustpower supports growth plans
26 June 2014
Electricity customers deserve clarity in pricing communications: Mighty River
09 July 2014
Mighty River Power completes successful Capital Bond offer
24 July 2014
Mighty River Power Quarterly Operational Update for the Three Months ended 30 June 2014 Download PDF View 6 year history
Shearer claims on power pricing a "work of fiction" – misleading our customers
17 June 2014
Successful completion of bookbuild for MRP Capital Bond offer
09 June 2014
Standard & Poor's confirm credit rating for capital bonds
09 April 2014
$10 million in savings on offer for Mercury Energy customers
12 May 2014
Metrix Chief Executive appointment signals significant growth opportunity
05 June 2014
Metrix confirmed as preferred smart metering partner for Trustpower
30 April 2014
Mighty River Power appoints Fraser Whineray as new Chief Executive
06 June 2014
Mighty River Power confirms $250 million Capital Bond offer
27 May 2014
Mighty River Power considers capital bond offer
30 January 2014
Mighty River Power Quarterly Operational Update For The Three months Ended 31 December 2013 Download PDF View 6 year history
26 February 2014
MRP hits half-year growth despite worst-ever hydro conditions
11 March 2014
New technology reduces household power bills
09 May 2014
18 December 2013
Patrick Strange to join Mighty River Power Board
11 December 2013
Mighty River Power commits to no energy price increase in 2014
03 December 2013
Mighty River Power wins international award for geothermal power project
27 November 2013
Revised Global Ratings Criteria and Methodology – no impact on Mighty River Power
03 October 2013
PM opens showcase Geothermal plant: boost for MRP, benefits for NZ
02 September 2013
New Ngatamariki Station boosts Mighty River Power's geothermal production, driving earnings growth
28 August 2013
Mighty River Power's FY2013 financial results above IPO forecasts
25 August 2013
Gas Bill Reductions for Majority of Mercury Energy Customers
19 July 2013
Mighty River Power Welcomes Vanuatu Minister of Energy
27 June 2013
Ngatamariki Geothermal Power Station reaches full capacity during testing
21 June 2013
Mercury Energy welcomes positive EGCC report
04 June 2013
Mighty River Power Business Update
16 May 2013
Repayment of Retail Bond
Successful completion of IPO signals next phase in evolution of Mighty River Power
08 May 2013
Mighty River Power Share Offer – Final Price set at $2.50 per share
5 April 2013
Mighty River Power Interim Report tabled
27 March 2013
Board confirms Mighty River Power Chief Executive's contract though FY2014
26 March 2013
Shareholder notifies removal of ECNZ indemnities
18 March 2013
A GEM of an energy saving idea
27 February 2013
Mighty River Power Successfully Prices New Wholesale Bond Issue
14 February 2013
Dunedin Electricity Price Change
Electricity Price Change For Wellington
8 February 2013
Jon Hartley steps down from Mighty River Power Board
19 February 2013
Mercury announces prices changes in the Christchurch area
15 January 2013
Mighty River Power Limited 2013 Interim Results Announcement Date
15 February 2013
Mighty River Power takes direct control of geothermal interests in Chile and US-based EnergySource
29 January 2013
Quarterly Operating Update For The Three Months Ended 31 December 2012