Communities and partnerships

We believe every child deserves a decent start in life. One in four New Zealand children live in hardship, KidsCan makes a real difference. KidsCan offers practical, hands-on assistance to thousands of children in schools throughout New Zealand.

We're about renewing species. We've joined forces with DOC to support the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, which aims to bring back kākāpō to their former natural range and restore the heartbeat of the land. Kākāpō are one of New Zealand's most endangered species, with a population of 244 known birds.

Meridian’s community fund Power Up supports local projects in the areas near our generation assets. It’s one way we can recognise the importance of local communities to our hydro and wind operations.

We’re taking our role in helping Aotearoa reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 seriously. We want to accelerate decarbonisation across the nation and want to help others do the same. We’re proud to introduce our Community Decarbonisation Fund – specifically set up to help community groups across Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions.

We reckon that by teaching Kiwi kids exactly how renewable energy is made, they’ll continue the mahi to keep Papatūānuku in good shape for our future.

Decarbonisation by electrification is one of the biggest ways that we can take climate action and do our bit to take care of our planet for future generations.  Through our partnership with East by West, we’re taking to Wellington Harbour (Te Whanganui-a-Tara) and helping electrify transport in a whole new way.

Find out more about our other sponsorships, and our sponsorship criteria.