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Mighty River Power Interim Report available

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:04:00 GMT

Mighty River Power’s Interim Report for the six months to 31 December 2009 has been tabled in Parliament today.

Solid ‘business as usual’ first half for Mighty River Power

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today announced a solid half year result for the period to 31 December 2009, reflecting the continued success of the company’s diversified generation strategy and geothermal development programme

Mighty River Power confirms new Rotorua office site

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:25:00 GMT

Ngahere House at Vaughan Road in Rotorua will house the Mighty River Power Geothermal Operations
group from later this year.

Mighty River Power in $100m wholesale bond issue

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:36:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today settled a NZ$100m wholesale bond issue.

Carbon transaction supports environmental benefits to Lake Taupo

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:17:00 GMT

Mighty River Power and Puketapu 3A Incorporation today announced they have signed a long term carbon supply agreement.

Redesign reflects action on community concerns

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

Mighty River Power says its decision to remove turbines in a redesign of the Turitea Wind Farm is a demonstration of its commitment to act on community concerns.

New power station adds to grid capacity

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power’s latest geothermal power station today (Monday 18 Jan) added electricity to the national grid after a weekend of testing.

Tiny Mighty Power’s big push into small towns

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A niche electricity retailer developed specifically to service smaller New Zealand towns, was launched yesterday.

Electrical apprentice wins ESITO Generation Trainee of the Year award

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Kendra Butler, an electrical apprentice at Mighty River Power, has won the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) Generation Trainee of the Year award for excellence in vocational training.

All steamed up over the big blow

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Geothermal steam was introduced to the 9 kilometres of pipeline at the Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Power Station near Taupo for the first time earlier this week in a major pipe work clean up job.

Mighty River Power Premier Partner of 2010 World Rowing Championships

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The Organising Committee of the 2010 FISA World Rowing Championships has announced Mighty River Power as a Premier Partner.

Mighty River Power Annual Report available

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:44:00 GMT

Mighty River Power’s 2009 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament today and an electronic version is now available online.

New power station one step closer to completion

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT

The Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Power Station, New Zealand’s largest single generator geothermal power station, is one step closer to completion today after being connected to the National Grid.

Mighty River Domain to be world-class community space

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Mighty River Power announces record dividend

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT

105-tonne jigsaw piece completes the picture

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Motorimu Wind Farm Consents Surrendered

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:33:00 GMT

Taupo community comes together for the environment

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Turitea a ‘world-class’ wind farm – Mighty River Power

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

Mighty River Power takes out major engineering award for second year

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Turitea Wind Farm Update

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:20:00 GMT

Commerce Commission finding

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMT

The Commerce Commission 350 page report presented the findings of a 4-year investigation into potential breaches of the Commerce Act by electricity market participants.

Updated brochure for the Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Power Station

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Major evidence milestone demonstrates commitment to community concerns

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Mighty River Power says its submission of 20 briefs of evidence last Friday to the independent Board of Inquiry hearing its resource consent applications marks a significant milestone in its proposal to build the Turitea Wind Farm.

Evidence for the proposed Turitea Wind Farm

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's evidence for the proposed Turitea Wind Farm is now available online.

World’s biggest geothermal turbine crawls into Taupo

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:31:00 GMT

The massive equipment which is at the heart of the new Nga Awa Purua Geothermal Power Station, north east of Taupo, has inched its way through forest roads at night to its new home.

New generation capacity pays off for Mighty River Power

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:14:00 GMT

Strategic decisions taken over the past decade are now paying off for Mighty River Power as the company posted record sales for the six months to December 31.

Read report on Electricity Market Economics

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:03:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has commissioned an independent analysis of the performance of the New Zealand wholesale electricity market both to inform public discussion and policy making.

Transmission constraint forces Arapuni spill

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:40:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has been forced to spill water (approximately 120 cubic meters per second) past the Arapuni Hydro Dam on the Waikato River because of a Transpower transmission constraint...

Fewer turbine sites from community feedback

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Mighty River Power says its decision to remove nine turbine sites on its proposed Turitea wind farm is in response to feedback from the public...

Mighty River Power pleased with Minister's decision

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:56:00 GMT

Mighty River Power said today it was pleased with the decision by Environment Minister Nick Smith to call-in the company’s resource consent application for the proposed Turitea wind farm....

Mercury donates $50,000 to Starship

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:36:00 GMT

Mercury Energy has given the Starship Foundation a much needed early Christmas present with a $50,000 donation to fund research into brain injury prevention...

Arapuni Dam takes top prize at New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:23:00 GMT

Mighty River Power’s Arapuni Dam Remediation Project was named the New Zealand Engineering Excellence Awards Supreme Winner after winning the Utilities, Networks and Amenities Category...

Kawerau geothermal station officially open

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:58:00 GMT

New Zealand’s biggest geothermal energy project for 20 years was officially opened in Kawerau today (Sat Nov 22nd) heralding an important addition to the nation’s renewable, sustainable energy resources.

Local resurgence to recapture world geothermal leadership

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is taking the initiative to rebuild New Zealand’s leadership in geothermal energy, boosting development of a world-class energy resource as its top strategic priority.

New appointments to management team

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:19:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today announced two new appointments reporting to the Chief Executive.

New Thames Valley electricity plant is officially opened

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:20:00 GMT

Mighty River Power buys into Windflow Technology

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:31:00 GMT

Geothermal capacity top priority for Mighty River Power

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:57:00 GMT

Mighty River Power Acknowledges Findings of Coroner

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today acknowledged the findings of the Coroner into the circumstances surrounding the death of Folole Muliaga.

Mighty River Power’s Kawerau power station now fully operational

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:37:00 GMT

Turitea Wind Farm Development Project

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Turitea site a potential world-beater

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:48:00 GMT

The Turitea site proposed by Mighty River Power for a wind farm development has the potential to be one of New Zealand’s most successful wind generation developments.

Testing at Kawerau power station progressing well

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:29:00 GMT

The commissioning and testing of Mighty River Power’s new 90MW geothermal power station at Kawerau is progressing well, reaching a significant milestone late last week.

Mighty River Power signs agreements with Windflow Technology Limited

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:07:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today confirmed it had signed agreements with Windflow Technology Limited to purchase a 19.95% cornerstone shareholding effective mid- October 2008.

Aratiatia Power Station opens day overflows with visitors

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Local people turned out in record numbers for the open day at Mighty River Power’s Aratiatia Power Station on Saturday (3 May).

Aratiatia Power Station opens day overflows with visitors

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Local people turned out in record numbers for the open day at Mighty River Power’s Aratiatia Power Station on Saturday (3 May).

Work begins on new geothermal development

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Construction is officially under way on the Nga Awa Purua Joint Venture’s geothermal power station at Rotokawa, north of Taupo.

Contract Awarded for new geothermal power station

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The Nga Awa Purua Joint Venture, a partnership between Tauhara North No.2 Trust and Mighty River Power signed a major engineering procurement contract with Japanese company Sumitomo Corporation.

Mighty River Power profit powers geothermal expansion

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has recorded a sound half year profit, in a period when good hydro inflows in the winter were followed by very dry conditions from late spring.

Mighty River Power to monitor wind potential of Puketoi Range

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has identified the potential for a 200MW wind farm in the Puketoi Range, east of Pahiatua, and the Company recently signed agreements with 17 landowners in the area which enables it to further investigate the site’s potential.

Mighty River Power committed to new geothermal development

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power Chair Carole Durbin today announced the Board’s commitment to support a new $450 million geothermal development proposed at Rotokawa, north of Taupo.

Restoration on historic Arapuni suspension bridge complete

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Arapuni’s historic suspension bridge which spans the Waikato River linking the township to the power station will be reopened tomorrow (Wednesday 13 February) following the successful completion of restoration work.

New Zealand’s renewable energy target for 2012 well on track

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

New Zealand’s renewable energy target for 2012 is well on track following the granting of all the required consents to the Rotokawa Joint Venture for further geothermal development of the Rotokawa geothermal field.

Mighty River Power increases geothermal investment

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has completed negotiations with Contact Energy and the Tuaropaki Trust in relation to Contact’s holding of 1200 ha of land that lies over some of the existing Mokai geothermal resource, north of Lake Taupo.

Waikato Museum Exhibition traces the heart of Mighty River Power

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The Mighty River Waikato: from Hinaki to Hydropower exhibition at Waikato Museum is a wonderful tribute to the Waikato River, says Mighty River Power Chair, Carole Durbin.

Arapuni Dam project successfully completed

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has achieved an international first with the successful completion of the technically challenging two year Arapuni Dam enhancement project

Generation Equipment Arriving at Kawerau

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Construction of the Kawerau geothermal power station is ramping up with the arrival onsite of the steam turbine, generator and condenser between 23-27 October.

Mighty River Power Investing to Help Future Electricity Needs

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is investing more than $1 billion to develop some 400MW of new geothermal generation capacity over the next five years, Mighty River Power Board Chair, Carole Durbin said today.

Mercury Energy’s Process Changes Consistent with KPMG Report

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power said today that an independent report into the Health & Safety aspects of Mercury Energy’s disconnection and reconnection procedures gave the Company further confidence in the changes it has already made to its processes.

Mercury Energy Sees Drop in Customer Disconnections

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy is already experiencing a drop in the number of customer disconnections for non bill payment as a result of making business improvements consistent with the new government guidelines for vulnerable customers

Wheels Rolling on Waikato River Trails

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:00:00 GMT

The latest links in a chain of trails which run alongside the Waikato River between Atiamuri and Karapiro were officially opened by Prime Minister Helen Clark on Saturday June 30.

Mercury Energy Improves Credit Management and Customer Communication Processes

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy today announced a range of new initiatives to improve its ability to identify and assist vulnerable customers who are medically dependent or suffer from financial hardship.

Mighty River Power Welcomes Conclusion of Police Investigation

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power chief executive Doug Heffernan has welcomed the conclusion of a police investigation into the death of Mrs Folole Muliaga on Tuesday 29 May.

Mercury Energy Welcomes Strengthened Guidelines

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy welcomes new strengthened guidelines for electricity disconnections, as announced by the government today.

Public statement from the Chair of Mighty River Power

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power Chair Carole Durbin today publicly apologised to the Muliaga family for Mercury Energy’s part in the family tragedy.

Smart Electricity Meters Being Deployed in Auckland

Thu, 03 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Around 5,000 Mercury Energy customers in the Eastern Suburbs will be the first in Auckland to be fitted with new smart metering technology that allows two way electronic communication between the customer’s meter and electricity retailers.

Generation Investment Picking Up Pace as Mighty River Power Commissions New Power Generator

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today officially commissioned its new 45MW gas-fired turbine generator at its Southdown Cogeneration station in Penrose.

Mighty River Power to Take Balloons on Tour

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power will once again be taking the fun and spectacle of hot air ballooning to towns around the Waikato and Taupo regions.

Diversified Generation Portfolio Fuels Strong Mighty River Power Result

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Favourable operating conditions have assisted Mighty River Power to record a strong Net Surplus after Taxation of $74.6 million in the period to 31 December 2006, up $20.6 million on the previous corresponding period.

Mighty River Opts to Discontinue Marsden B Consent Plans

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has decided not to proceed with seeking the consents necessary to enable recommissioning of the Marsden B power station, following a review of the company's potential generation developments and future market conditions.

Mighty River Power Increases its Involvement with Ironman NZ

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has increased its involvement in this year's Ironman New Zealand by sponsoring the 1900 volunteers involved in marshalling athletes and spectators during the event.

Geothermal Energy Has Potential to Power 1.2 Million Homes

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power Chief Executive Doug Heffernan said today that geothermal generation would play an increasingly vital role in New Zealand’s energy future.

Top Junior Maori Sportsman of 2006

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Auckland decathlete Jordan Vandermade followed in the footsteps of some of New Zealand’s top sports stars when he was named 2006 Mighty River Power Junior Maori Sportsman of the Year on Saturday 18 November.

Record Entries Make Competition Tough to Judge

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:00:00 GMT

A setting sun through a window, a downcast young girl surrounded by dolls and a young woman sitting on a bed were the images that caught the eye of the 2006 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition judges.

Celebrating Whakamaru Dam’s Half Century

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Whakamaru Dam has been lighting up homes and workplaces for 50 years. On Saturday 28 October, Whakamaru Dam will also light up the sky as the community celebrates the landmark’s half century.

Largest Geothermal Development in over 20 Years

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has signed contracts to procure generation plant and begin constructing a 90MW, $275 million geothermal power plant in Kawerau, following final consent approval from the Environment Court.

Mighty River Power Issues NZ$300 Million 15 Year Bonds

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

New Zealand-owned power generator and retailer Mighty River Power today announced that NZ$300 million of 15 year, floating rate credit wrapped bonds would be placed with New Zealand institutional investors.

50 Years On for the Whakamaru Dam

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT

One of the cornerstones of the South Waikato community, the Whakamaru Dam, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Photography Competition for New Creative Talent

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

New Zealand is full of budding photographers hoping to be the next Anne Geddes. From holiday snaps to slice of life images, all Kiwis enjoy sharing their photographs with friends and family.

Auckland Energy Savings Power Ahead

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Auckland is now able to save enough electricity to power more than 2,500 homes each year, thanks to an energy efficiency campaign being run by Mercury Energy. The campaign, now in its fifth week, has seen more than 300,000 Ecobulbs sold so far.

Mighty River Power to Install New 45MW Power Generator in Auckland

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has started laying the foundations for a new 45MW gas-fired turbine generator at its Southdown electricity generation plant in Penrose.

Balloons on Tour with Mighty River Power Brought Forward

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Due to expected bad weather on Friday 7 April, the impressive line up of hot air balloons, including speciality balloons, will now ascend at Mangakino, Tokoroa, Te Awamutu and Ngaruwahia from 5.30pm on Thursday 6 April.

Mighty River Power Awarded Resource Consents for Kawerau and Interim Results Announced

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has been awarded consents to build a 70-80MW ($250 million) geothermal power station at Kawerau.

Mighty River Power to Install Wind Monitoring Masts at Turitea

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today announced it would start installing wind monitoring masts at the proposed Turitea wind farm site near Palmerston North within the next month.

Rowing New Zealand Submits 2010 World Championships Hosting Bid

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Rowing New Zealand confirmed today that it has submitted an official bid to host the 2010 World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro.

Price Increase for Mercury Energy's Auckland and Manukau Customers

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy today announced that electricity bills for residential customers in Auckland and Manukau will be increasing by an average of approximately 5% from February 2006.

Top Junior Maori Sportsman Named

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Tanerau Latimer was named the Mighty River Power Junior Maori Sportsman of the year for the second year running at the 2005 Maori Sports Awards, which was held on 17 December at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau.

Photographic Competition Winners Found

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:00:00 GMT

A fruit and vegetable shop’s blackboard, an elderly woman’s lace curtains and a large glass jug towering over a house were the objects of choice for the winners of the 2005 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Mercury Energy Speaks Your Language

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Speakers of other languages will find talking to Mercury Energy a breeze with the announcement that an interpretation service will now be available through the company’s call centre.

Mighty River Power appeals some Resource Consent conditions at Marsden

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today confirmed it had appealed some of the conditions of the resource consents recently granted by the Northland Regional Council to re-power the Marsden B Power Station as a coal-fired plant.

Marsden contract assists security of electricity supply

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has recommissioned a machine at the Marsden A Power Station to help improve electricity supply security in the Northland and Auckland regions.

Strong Result to Fuel Further Generation Development

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT

The strong financial result announced today by Mighty River Power will allow the Company to continue to expand and diversify its generation portfolio, to help meet the country’s growing energy requirements.

Apprentices Wanted – Apply Now!

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:00:00 GMT

New Zealand-owned Mighty River Power is launching an apprenticeship programme for up to 20 apprenticeships annually to ensure the electricity industry has a strong base of qualified and skilled professionals in the coming years.

Mighty River Power Selected to Investigate Turitea Wind Farm

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 15:00:00 GMT

New Zealand owned electricity generator and retailer, Mighty River Power welcomed the news it has been selected as the Palmerston North City Council’s preferred partner...

Mercury Energy Shines At Customer Service Awards

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 13:00:00 GMT

For the second year running Mercury Energy has won the highly coveted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) award for best customer service in the energy retail industry.

Mighty River Power commences consultation on Kawerau geothermal project

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power today announced the commencement of a public consultation process prior to seeking resource consents to build a geothermal power station at Kawerau.

2005 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Do you see art in life? This is the question being posed by the 2005 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Mighty River Power continues geothermal investigations at Kawerau

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power will continue with an investigation programme to assess the viability of the Kawerau geothermal field, following today's announcement by the Government that it had transferred its Kawerau geothermal assets to Mighty River Power.

Mercury Energy And EECA Launch New Energy Management Tool

Tue, 31 May 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy business customers will now have the benefit of a new web-based energy management tool that will help them save money on energy costs.

Mercury Energy Customers To Help Young Heart Patients

Wed, 18 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 young heart patients each year will benefit from a new machine to be purchased for the Starship Heart Unit using funds raised by Mercury Energy’s Star Supporters Club.

Programme of Work to Commence in July at Mighty River Power’s Arapuni Dam

Mon, 09 May 2005 10:00:00 GMT

Starting in July 2005, Mighty River Power will begin a programme of work on the Arapuni hydro dam on the Waikato River. The works are aimed at fixing minor seepage that was first identified in 1929.

Mercury Energy Fuels Supercar Trip

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Local mechanic, Rod Pickerill will be feeling the thunder of the V8 Supercars in Pukekohe this week, after winning a competition run by Mercury Energy.

Balloons on Tour with Mighty River Power coming to a town near you

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Communities in the greater Waikato region will get to enjoy visits from hot air balloons as part of the annual Balloons on Tour with Mighty River Power from 7.00am on Friday, April 15.

High water levels fuel Mighty River Power result

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT

A combination of a wetter than normal winter and continuing growth in demand saw Mighty River Power lift its six month net profit by more than 50 percent for the period ending December 31, 2004

Open Day at Arapuni Power Station

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is offering Waikato people the chance to view and tour the Arapuni Power Station, the oldest operating power station on the Waikato River at an open day this weekend.

Mighty River Power enters gas exploration with Swift Energy

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has entered into a series of agreements with US-based Swift Energy to explore for gas in onshore Taranaki and investigate other gas-related opportunities.

Mighty River Power Supports Ironman

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This weekend's Bonita-Ironman New Zealand Triathlon in Taupo has a new sponsor - Mighty River Power.

New prices for Mercury gas customers

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy has announced a price increase for its residential gas customers. Affected customers face an average increase of 6.2%, which will be effective from May 2005.

Mighty River Power Drills Fourth Exploratory Well at Kawerau

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power will soon begin drilling a fourth exploratory well within the Kawerau geothermal field on land owned by the Putauaki Trust.

Mighty River Power Concerned About Safety

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power says while it respects the right of people to express their views about the proposed re-firing of the Marsden B power station on coal, it is concerned that a small group of people.

Special Star To Light Up Symphony

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Kidz First Children’s Hospital today presented one of its young patients with a special Mercury Energy award that will see him switch on the Laser Light Show at the SKYCITY Starlight Symphony being held this Saturday.

Mercury Energy Customers Embrace E-Payments

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy announced today that more than half of its 265,000 residential customers are now paying their power bills electronically.

Students’ Stellar Efforts Rewarded

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Out of 100,000 Christmas stars, decorated by school children from around the North Island, six have been chosen as the winners in this year’s Decorate a Star for Starship competition.

New Chair of Mighty River Power Board announced

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power General Manager of External Affairs, Neil Williams today confirmed that the Minister for State-Owned Enterprises had accepted the resignation of Rob Challinor as Chairman of Mighty River Power.

Starship Christmas Tree Shines With Special Stars

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMT

A galaxy of Christmas stars decorated by primary school children from around the North Island took pride of place on the Christmas tree at Starship Children’s Health today.

Santa’s Little Helpers To Take To The Stage

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Five special Waikato children have been chosen to join Santa Claus on stage this Sunday at Mercury Energy Christmas at the Lake.

Schools To Shine For Starship

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMT

All across the upper North Island thousands of school children will this week start decorating Christmas stars to help brighten the Christmas tree at Starship Children’s Health.

Photographic Competition winners announced

Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Imaginative interpretations of Creating Energy, including images of pylons, light streaks and even a pregnant woman, were a strong theme among the winners in the 2004 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Local Performers To Shine At Mercury Energy Christmas At The Lake

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 11:00:00 GMT

More than 100 performers from the Waikato area will take to the stage at this year’s Mercury Energy Christmas at the Lake.

Zed Set To Rock Mercury Energy Christmas At The Lake

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Event organisers today announced that hot Kiwi band Zed has been signed as the lead act for this year’s Mercury Energy Christmas at the Lake.

Strong financial performance to fuel new generation development

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power will utilise its strong financial performance from the year ended 30 June 2004 to expand and diversify its generation portfolio.

Christmas Comes Early To Starship

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 11:00:00 GMT

TV presenter Sally Ridge brought some early Christmas cheer to children at Starship last night when she used her artistic talents to help them design their own Christmas cards.

Mercury Energy Leads Industry In Environmental Standard

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy has become the first energy retailer to be awarded the Diamond Enviro-Mark accreditation. This is the highest achievement level of the international standard for environmental performance, administered in New Zealand by Landcare Research.

Festival Organisers Electric About New Sponsor!

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Tourism Coromandel are delighted to announce a new partnership with Mercury Energy, who this week signed on as major sponsors of the 2004 Pohutukawa Festival.

Mercury Energy Wins Gold At CRM Contact Centre Awards

Wed, 08 Sep 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy’s excellent customer service standard has won it a Gold Award in the 2004 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Contact Centre Awards, where it was also named the best customer service provider in the energy retail sector.

Consultation to commence at Marsden Point

Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:00:00 GMT

Electricity generator Mighty River Power today announced the commencement of a public consultation process as part of seeking resource consents for a coal-fired generation plant at its Marsden Point site, south of Whangarei.

Mighty River Power asks creative minds to consider 'creating energy'

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's third Photographic Competition aims to generate some creative thinking from entrants with its new theme of 'creating energy'.

Mercury Energy provides moonlit adventure for Parawai Primary

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT

It's the kind of excitement many children dream of - spending a night in a dimly-lit museum full of ancient treasures and heirlooms that tell secrets from the past.

A Star-Lit Launch For The Star Supporters Club

Tue, 04 May 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Lucy Lawless, the Starship Foundation and Mercury Energy are hoping that customers will get in behind a new scheme to help raise more funds for new equipment at Starship Children's Health.

Balloons on Tour With Mighty River Power Colouring Competition Winners

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power announced the winners of its 'Balloons on Tour with Mighty River Power' Colouring Competition today. Winners were announced during morning ballooning events throughout the Waikato.

Mighty River Power Focuses on Generation Investment

Mon, 05 Apr 2004 13:00:00 GMT

A strong first half performance by electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power will contribute to the capital required for investment in generation exploration and growth opportunities.

Mercury Energy Wins EECA Energywise Award

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Mercury Energy is celebrating its commitment to energy efficiency after winning the Renewable Energy EECA EnergyWise Award at the annual awards ceremony last night.

Mighty River Power sponsors balloon tour to Waikato towns

Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

New Zealand's premier ballooning festival, Balloons Over Waikato 2004, will once again ensure communities in the greater Waikato region also get to enjoy the festivities.

Mighty River Power Welcomes Revised S&P Rating

Fri, 26 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Standard & Poor’s decision to upgrade Mighty River Power’s long-term credit rating to BBB+ from BBB is a further endorsement of the company’s focus on debt reduction and restructuring its debt profile.

Exhibition Of Winning Works Begins

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

An exhibition of winning images from the 2003 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition will begin this week (27 March) at ArtsPost in Hamilton and run through to 16 April.

Successful Open Day at Karapiro Power Station

Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

More than 800 people visited Mighty River Power's Karapiro power station recently when the site opened its doors to the public of Waikato.

Exhibition Of Winning Works Begins

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

An exhibition of winning images from the 2003 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition will begin this week (11 March) in the Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and run through to 24 March.

Mighty River Power investigates thermal generation options at Marsden Point

Tue, 09 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is continuing to investigate thermal electricity generation options for the Marsden site near Whangarei as it considers how it will contribute to the growing electricity demands of Northland and New Zealand.

Mercury Energy brings new electricity retail competition to Eastern Bay of Plenty

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Generator/retailer Mighty River Power is bringing more competition to the Eastern Bay of Plenty with the expansion of its electricity retailer, Mercury Energy, into the region.

Open Day at Karapiro Power Station

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is offering free, guided tours at the Karapiro Power Station from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, March 13th.

Mercury Energy brings new electricity retail competition to Eastern Bay of Plenty

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Generator/retailer Mighty River Power is bringing more competition to the Eastern Bay of Plenty with the expansion of its electricity retailer, Mercury Energy, into the region.

Mighty River Power Drills Second Exploratory Well at Kawerau

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has begun drilling the second well of its exploratory programme at the Kawerau geothermal field.

Mighty River Power Extends Rowing Support

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power announced today that it is partnering with Rowing New Zealand for a further four years.

Auckland icons in hot pink for Breast Cancer

Thu, 05 Feb 2004 13:00:00 GMT

As the sun sets on Valentine's Day, the Auckland City skyline will dazzle in a romantic rosy hue as Mercury Energy and SKYCITY team up to light two of Auckland's most iconic landmarks in support of The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Opening of Crossings Exhibition Kicks Off Lake Taupo Arts Festival 2004

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Exploring the influenceof culture and environment on the identity of inhabitants of Aotearoa/New Zealand is the theme of Crossings, an exhibition supported by Mighty River Power, opening in Taupo this week.

2003 Mighty River Power photographic competition winners announced

Thu, 27 Nov 2003 13:00:00 GMT

A unique perspective of the Waikato-Taupo region is the common theme among winners in the 2003 Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Mighty River Power focused on growth

Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:00:00 GMT

A four-year programme focused on improving operating performance and placing the company in a solid financial position has contributed to a strong performance by electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power.

Mighty River Power begins exploratory drilling at Kawerau geothermal field

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power and the Putauaki Trust today announced the start of exploratory drilling into geothermal fields on Trust land near Kawerau.

Good demand for Mighty River Power bonds

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's successful $100 million fixed rate bond issue closed on Friday (September 12) with an accepted oversubscription of $13.8 million.

Second Bond Issue for Mighty River Power

Mon, 11 Aug 2003 13:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is to make a new offer into the Fixed Rate Domestic Bond market for $100 million, with the right to accept over-subscriptions of up to $50 million.

Capacity boost for Mokai geothermal station

Thu, 07 Aug 2003 14:00:00 GMT

The Tuaropaki Power Company is to boost output from the Mokai Geothermal field by over 60% with the construction of a second power plant on the site.

Mighty River Power welcomes positive S&P outlook

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 14:00:00 GMT

The decision by Standard and Poor's to affirm Mighty River Power's credit rating of BBB/A-2 and revise the outlook on the ratings to positive from stable is a further endorsement of the Company's focus.

Mighty River Power relaunches highly anticipated photographic competition

Sun, 27 Jul 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Photographers interested in the Waikato-Taupo region once again have the chance to snap at a share of the $12,500 prize pool in the Mighty River Power Photographic Competition.

Key Parties create Waikato River partnership

Tue, 08 Jul 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Waikato-Tainui and Mighty River Power, two of the largest stakeholders in the welfare of the Waikato River, have signed a partnership agreement outlining how they will work together to contribute to the future wellbeing of the river.

Mighty River Power to increase Aratiatia rapid flows

Tue, 17 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is returning the flow and frequency of the Aratiatia Rapids to three times a day.

Mighty River Power receives positive report on Marsden B

Fri, 13 Jun 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is progressing the resource consents necessary to run the mothballed Marsden B plant following a very positive engineering report on the state of the plant.

Mighty River Power reduces Aratiatia rapids flows to conserve lake levels

Mon, 12 May 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power has been granted consents to temporarily reduce the flow and frequency of the Aratiatia rapids while energy supply concerns remain.

Heavy demand for Mighty River Power bonds

Fri, 09 May 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's $200 million fixed rate bond issue closed on Wednesday (May 7) with the offer heavily oversubscribed.

Hutt City rubbish powers national grid

Fri, 09 May 2003 14:00:00 GMT

At a time when power conservation is paramount, Hutt City and its joint venture electricity generation partner Mighty River Power are expanding the generation capacity at Council's landfill in Silverstream.

Putauaki Trust and Mighty River Power sign geothermal agreement

Tue, 15 Apr 2003 14:00:00 GMT

The Putauaki Trust and Mighty River Power announced today that they have signed an agreement for assessment and possible development on the Kawerau geothermal field.

Mighty River Power sets bond interest rate

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power Limited today set the interest rate for the initial five year period of its ten year $200 million fixed rate bond issue at 7.01% per annum.

Mighty River Power Limited to enter bond market

Mon, 07 Apr 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power Limited today announced a 10-year fixed rate bond issue of up to $200m as the Company seeks to diversify its debt portfolio and improve the liquidity of its funding.

Mighty River Power benefits from good hydro conditions

Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:00:00 GMT

Electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power has returned an operating surplus of $79.4 million, before interest and non-recurring items for the half-year ended 31 December 2002.

Mighty photographic exhibition begins

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:00:00 GMT

An exhibition of the winning works from the inaugural Mighty River Power Photographic Competition begins next week in Centre Place Mall, Hamilton.

Mighty River Power photographic competition attracts a lot of interest

Wed, 27 Nov 2002 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power photographic competition looks set to unearth more talented photographers in the future after the completion of a successful inaugural event.

Mighty River Power secures interests in Southdown co-generation plant

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's purchase of Natural Gas Corporation's 50 percent shareholding in the Southdown 118 megawatt co-generation electricity plant will conclude a restructuring of existing arrangements.

Mighty River Power photographic competition attracts a lot of interest

Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is delighted to have received almost 200 entries in its inaugural photographic competition.

Mighty River Power posts sound result

Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:00:00 GMT

State-owned electricity generator and retailer, Mighty River Power, has reported an after tax surplus of $47.1 million for the financial year to 30 June, 2002.

The inaugural Mighty River Power Photographic Competition closes soon!

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 15:00:00 GMT

The competition is open to secondary and tertiary students, and non-professional photographers, across four themes: landscape, documentary, portraiture and contemporary art.

Golden Girls take title at World Champs

Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Winning the world title was not enough for New Zealand Rowing's golden girls Georgina and Caroline Evers Swindell, the 23-year-old twins also set a new world best time of 6min 38.78s.

Unique environmental research scholarship fund established

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power and the Lake Taupo Promotional Association, host of the annual Lake Taupo International Trout Fishing Competition sponsored by the company, are offering the only environmental scholarships.

MRP supports eco 'island' at Maungatautari

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Development of a mainland 'island' wildlife sanctuary at Maungatautari, that could house more than 2000 kiwi and protect other threatened native plants and animals, has won the support of Waikato hydro generator Mighty River Power.

Academy Rowers shine at World Championships

Sat, 10 Aug 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Months of early morning and afternoon training sessions have paid off for the members of New Zealand's Under 23 coxless four who finished fourth at the World Championships held recently in Genoa, Italy.

Twins on track for World Champs

Thu, 08 Aug 2002 15:00:00 GMT

New Zealand women's double sculls stars Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell are on track for a top performance in the world championships.

Success for Academy Rowers in inaugural Youth Cup

Thu, 18 Jul 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power National Rowing Academy enjoyed eight wins at the inaugural Youth Cup held on the Penrith Lakes International Regatta Course near Sydney over the weekend.

Mighty River Sponsors Sustainability Conference

Mon, 20 May 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power was a sponsor of the 2002 Management Sustainability Conference "Investing in Partnerships: Making the Case" held in Auckland recently.

April Newsletter of the NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development

Tue, 02 Apr 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Last night Fonterra CEO Craig Norgate signed an international agreement on Labour Standards...

Hydro generator hit hard by low rainfall

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power's half-year profit has more than halved on the back of last winter's lowest rainfall in seventy years.

Welcome to Mighty River Power's new look website

Wed, 06 Mar 2002 15:00:00 GMT

We've updated the site to provide you with more comprehensive information on who we are, what we do and how this affects you.

Mighty River Power Buys NGC Methane Share

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:00:00 GMT

Electricity generator Mighty River Power has bought out Natural Gas Corporation’s share in the Hutt Valley Silverstream methane gas power station.

Mighty River Power Strengthens Balance Sheet

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 15:00:00 GMT

State-owned electricity generator and retailer Mighty River Power has decided to use profits from the financial year to 30 June, 2001 to accelerate debt reduction and will not pay a dividend to the Government.

Mighty River Power Takes Lead On Spill Reporting

Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:00:00 GMT

Mighty River Power is taking a leadership position to increase transparency and accountability within the electricity industry by becoming the first generator to report its hydro spill.

Mighty River Power Extends Rowing Sponsorship

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 15:00:00 GMT

Waikato-based electricity generator Mighty River Power today announced that it will extend its sponsorship of Rowing New Zealand’s High Performance Academy based at Lake Karapiro for a further two years.

Mighty River Power Acknowledges Rowing Coach of the Year

Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:00:00 GMT

Hamilton tonight (November 28) celebrates a unique blend of sporting and artistic achievement at a celebratory event hosted by Mighty River Power.

Mangakino Kids Learn to Love Reading

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 15:00:00 GMT

Mangakino Area School students will receive a big boost with their reading this week thanks to Mighty River Power.