Neal Barclay
Tiwai Point closure causes ripples through economy
It's been one of the longest running questions for New Zealand business: would Rio Tinto pull the plug on the Tiwai aluminium smelter? Today, we found out the answer. Rio Tinto, the majority owner of… Audio
Meridian Energy has record first half
Meridian Energy has made a record first half profit on higher power sales. Audio
Rio Tinto threatens to close Tiwai Point
The future of Southland's Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is once again in question, with its majority owner Rio Tinto carrying out a review of the plant and not ruling out its closure. Audio
Meridian Energy has made a record annual profit
Power company Meridian Energy has made a record annual profit as it generated more hydro-power locally and benefited from high wholesale prices, as it also expanded in Australia. Audio
Meridian Enegry scraps early payment discounts
The first big power retailer is scrapping prompt payment discounts. Audio
Drop in power generation drives down Meridian's profit
Meridian Energy's first half profit is down as its power generation fell 16 percent on the year earlier. Audio
Meridian appoints insider as new chief executive
The power company, Meridian Energy, has appointed an insider as its new chief executive. Audio
Meridian Energy bringing programme in house to cut costs
Meridian Energy is bringing a big chunk of its windfarm maintenance programme in house to cut costs. Audio
Meridian Energy is reviving plans for new windfarms
Meridian Energy is reviving plans for new windfarms, even though construction is still several years away. Audio
Meridian signs new hedge contract with Genesis
Meridian Energy has inked a four-year deal so it can get electricty from its counterpart, Genesis, if dry weather means it can't generate enough hydro power itself. Audio