EnergyMeridian float given analyst tickIndependent research house Morningstar has come out in favour of the upcoming Meridian Energy float, saying it is likely to appeal to long-term investors seeking yield.02 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyGovt sets date for asset sale referendumPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the Citizens Initiated Referendum over asset sales will take place in late November and early December this year.30 Sep 04:13 AM
EnergyEarly demand for MeridianThe Government says there has been strong early demand for its Meridian share offer, which opens today.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Sustainable business & financeKaipara marine turbine plan on holdA plan to produce power for 250,000 homes from tidal turbines in Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland, has been put on hold.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Energy'Strong interest' in sharesClose to half of the Meridian share offer has been claimed by New Zealand retail investors ahead of the offer opening tomorrow.29 Sep 02:51 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Political risk at the heart of Meridian Energy floatMeridian Energy's IPO is all about political risk.28 Sep 01:13 AM
EnergyMeridian Energy float cost may hit $41.5mThe Government has driven a harder bargain in setting the fees for selling up to 49 per cent of Meridian Energy.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian's assets pack a lot of gruntWhen Meridian chief executive Mark Binns says the country's biggest power generator has some "grunty" assets, he's not kidding.20 Sep 11:56 PM
EnergyDividend yields up to 13.4% in Meridian saleRetail investors are being offered Meridian Energy shares at a dividend yield of 6.5 per cent this financial year and 7.2 per cent next year.20 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyReports to power Meridian floatThe Shareholders Association has welcomed a move by the stock exchange to help fund independent research on the Meridian Energy sharemarket float.17 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian listing date announcedThe Government has today announced a timeline for the Meridian float, in which it hopes to raise around $2.3 billion.16 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandMeridian sale: Govt blinksThe Government postponed an announcement this week on the sale of shares in Meridian Energy, sparking doubts about whether the sell-off will go ahead on schedule in November.14 Sep 08:23 PM
EnergyTreasury rejected Tiwai Point planTreasury advised the Government not to pay the owners of the Tiwai Point smelter to keep the business running, documents released this afternoon show.12 Sep 05:17 AM
EnergyMeridian bonanza tippedInvestors in soon-to-be-floated Meridian Energy could receive a net dividend yield of up to 6.8 per cent, based on analyst valuations.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyThe power player - Mark BinnsNo sooner had Mark Binns taken over as chief executive of Meridian Energy in January last year, than he was confronted with the lowest inflows into its hydro lakes in more than 80 years.29 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian may be worth $2b less than year agoMeridian Energy - the jewel in the Government's portfolio of crown assets - may be worth nearly $2 billion less than it was valued at a year ago when it is finally listed.21 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Govt baiting the Meridian shares hookA big questionmark remains as to the wisdom of rushing another and bigger float in a state-owned generator so soon after Mighty River Power, writes John Armstrong.20 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyGovt sugars Meridian dealThe Government has turned up the sweeteners to attract retail investors to the Meridian Energy sharemarket float but analysts say punters need to remain wary of the potential downsides.20 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: Buyer beware the Meridian floatMarkets writer Tamsyn Parker says details for Meridian Energy's share market float provide both a huge incentive and the potential for a huge disaster for investors, writes Tamsyn Parker.20 Aug 02:00 AM
OpinionStock Takes: Smelter deal clears way for Meridian listingMeridian's deal with Rio Tinto to keep the Tiwai Point smelter open until January 2017 has cleared the way for its sharemarket listing.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian IPO tipped for late OctMeridian Energy could be listed on the sharemarket before the end of October after clearing a big hurdle by finalising contract talks over the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyNew deal on smelter includes price cutsMeridian Energy's renegotiated contract with the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter includes lower electricity prices and a potentially more abrupt closure.08 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMRP float bolsters govt cash balanceThe New Zealand government posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the 11 months ended May 31.04 Jul 10:40 PM
