Meridian expands renewable portfolio with wind farm approval, NZ Windfarms acquisition

** Meridian Energy (NZX:MEL) is significantly expanding its renewable energy portfolio with the approval of the 90MW Mt Munro Wind Farm and a proposed acquisition of NZ Windfarms. The Environment Court granted consent for Mt Munro, near Eketāhuna, which will generate approximately 300GWh annually, enough to power 42,000 homes. This approval follows consent for the 120MW Ruakākā Solar Farm, signaling Meridian's commitment to boosting New Zealand's electricity supply and addressing potential winter shortages.