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Image: Meridian Energy (Jack Zorab).

Meridian Energy secures three-year consent to access 545GWh hydro storage at New Zealand’s Lake Pūkaki

July 7, 2026
New Zealand state-owned energy company from a Fast-track Approvals Panel to access contingent hydro storage at Lake Pūkaki in New Zealand.
Image: Meridian Energy (Jack Zorab).

New Zealand’s Meridian Energy wins draft approval to access 545GWh of contingent hydro storage

June 9, 2026
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy has received a draft decision proposing to ease access restrictions on contingent hydro storage at Lake Pūkaki.
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