INVESTIGATION
PUBLIC SECTOR EXPLORER
ENTITIES
Mercury
- Mercury NZ Ltd generates electricity from renewable hydro and geothermal sources.
- Sells electricity through retail brands Mercury and GLOBUG.
- Listed on the New Zealand Stock and Australian Stock Exchanges.
- Owns and operates the Waikato hydro scheme, consisting of nine hydro stations.
- Also operates and either owns, or owns in partnership with Māori land trusts, five geothermal power stations in the central North Island.
- Has a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables and is building what will be New Zealand’s largest wind farm at Turitea in the Manawatu.
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