Media Releases

Construction of Ngatamariki Geothermal Station Gains Momentum
The arrival of a major shipment to Mighty River Power’s Ngatamariki geothermal development over the last week marked a significant milestone in the construction of the Company’s 82MW plant.

Marsden A Power Station To Be Demolished
Mighty River Power today announced its plan to demolish the inoperative, oil-fired, Marsden A Power Station at Marsden Point, Ruakaka.  The Company has entered into a contract with Ward Demolition Limited to carry out the site works.

Quarterly Business Update For The Three Months Ended 31 March 2012
Quarterly Business Update For The Three Months Ended 31 March 2012

Mighty River Power Signs Lease on New Hamilton Office
After a multi-year process, Mighty River Power has signed a 15 year lease with Project Grantham Ltd to relocate its 135 Hamilton based employees to new premises at 21 Grantham Street, Hamilton.

Interim Results For The Six Months Ended 31 December 2011

Mighty River Power makes gains in flat market

Overview

Changes on Mighty River Power Board
Appointments announced today by the Minister for State-owned Enterprises, Hon Tony Ryall, will see James Miller join the Mighty River Power Board, and long-standing Director, Sandy Maier, stepping down after more than 10 years.

Mighty River Power Achieves Key Milestone in International Geothermal Programme
Mighty River Power today announced the first full power to grid of the EnergySource-owned, 49.9MW Hudson Ranch Power I geothermal project on the Salton Sea reservoir in Southern California’s Imperial Valley.

Tiki Taane Shares Good Energy with Kiwi Kids
Award-winning musician Tiki Taane – producer of New Zealand’s most successful single of all time ‘Always on My Mind’ - is raising money for Starship Children’s Hospital with proceeds from his new single ‘Over the Rainbow’ going to the Starship Foundation.  The song - a new take on an old classic - features as the soundtrack to Mercury Energy’s new brand campaign, which celebrates the concept of New Zealanders exuding “good energy” in their daily life.

Mercury Energy Announces Electricity Price Increase 2012
Electricity prices will rise by an average of 5.8% for Mercury Energy’s residential customers from 1 April 2012.