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Meridian Energy Limited board of directors
10 current directors, 50% independent, average tenure 6.3 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark John Verbiest | Chair | Yes | 2017 | 9.6 yrs | — |
| Julia Hoare | Independent Director | No | 2019 | 7.0 yrs | — |
| Benjamin Bateman | Independent Director | No | 2023 | 3.6 yrs | — |
| Meg Matthews | Independent Director | No | — | — | — |
| Tania Joy Te Rangingangana Simpson | Independent Director | Yes | 2021 | 5.2 yrs | — |
| Kylie Reiri | Independent Director | No | 2025 | 0.9 yrs | — |
| Mary Devine | Independent Director | Yes | 2010 | 16.4 yrs | — |
| Graham Cockroft | Independent Director | Yes | 2022 | 4.2 yrs | — |
| David Carter | Independent Director | No | 2023 | 3.2 yrs | — |
| Nagaja Sanatkumar | Independent Director | Yes | 2019 | 6.7 yrs | — |
MEL governance score breakdown
Meridian Energy Limited scores 75/100 (Very Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 18/25
- Shareholder rights
- 20/20
- Executive remuneration
- 3/10
MEL dividends
The most recent Meridian Energy Limited dividend on record is 22.50 cents per share, for FY2026 (annual).
Meridian Energy Limited largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of MEL as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE SOVEREIGN IN RIGHT OF NEW ZEALAND ACTING BY AND THROUGH THEIR MINISTER OF FINANCE AND MINISTER FOR STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES | 0.51% |
| 2 | HSBC NOMINEES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED – NZCSD | 0.06% |
| 3 | HSBC NOMINEES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED A/C STATE STREET –NZCSD | 0.05% |
| 4 | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA NZ BRANCH–SEGREGATED CLIENTS ACCT – NZCSD | 0.04% |
| 5 | CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 0.03% |
| 6 | BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES (NZ) LIMITED – NZCSD | 0.03% |
| 7 | CITIBANK NOMINEES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED – NZCSD | 0.03% |
| 8 | ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION – NZCSD | 0.02% |
| 9 | HSBC NOMINEES A/C NZ SUPERANNUATION FUND NOMINEES LIMITED – NZCSD | 0.01% |
| 10 | TEA CUSTODIANS LIMITED CLIENT PROPERTY TRUST ACCOUNT – NZCSD | 0.01% |
Recent MEL NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by Meridian Energy Limited to the NZX.
- Capital Change Notice Relating to the DRPCapital Change
- Notice of Annual Shareholder MeetingAGM
- Ongoing D&O DisclosuresInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Meridian Energy AUD FX rate for 2026 final dividendDividend
- Meridian Energy monthly operating report for August 2026Operational Update
- Dividend reinvestment plan strike priceDividend
- Financial Assistance - Employee Share SchemeGeneral
- ASX Appendix 3A.1 Dividend/distributionDividend
- Meridian Energy Limited 2026 Full Year Financial ResultsFull Year Results
- Ongoing D&O DisclosureInsider/Shareholder Notice
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