Websites.
Copy below is a selection of pages written by me, for Powershop and Meridian websites — information, guidance, brand campaign, and educational resources for customers and non-customers.
Powershop Regions
Powershop has been bringing power to the people all over New Zealand since 2009. Find out more about some of the regions we operate in.
Auckland
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, sits Tāmaki Makaurau. The city of sails is home to a third of our population and is our single biggest user of electricity.
Hamilton
The Tron is New Zealand’s largest inland city, comfortably straddling the mighty Waikato river. It’s got our fourth largest population and some very high-quality op-shops.
Wellington
The most southern capital city in the world boasts over 400 cafes and restaurants, and a terrible climate. The wild wind generates the regions electricity and destroys umbrellas. But you know what they say... you can’t ever beat Welly on a good day.
Dunedin
Home of the scarfie, the world’s steepest street and the pride of the south - Speights Brewery. Fair to say this historical city is pretty choice. And that includes being close to our southern hydro stations that generate much of our renewable energy.
Nelson
Nelsons got some of the most sunshine hours in Aotearoa! There aren’t very many other places where you can access three national parks, golden beaches, lakes, mountains and 11 breweries all at once.
Rotorua
Rotorua’s 17 surrounding lakes serve all the natural delights. With bubbling mud and natural hot pools, the geothermal pools of the region have been revitalising locals and tourists alike for over a century.
Sign up to Powershop Classic.
When you switch your main home to Powershop we’ll give you $150 free power, spread over your first twelve months. You’re also guaranteed to save in your first year.
Powershop’s Guaranteed Savings are made against the rates shown on your previous retailer’s invoice. Our calculations will include any Powershop sign-up credit offered during your first year.
Powershop Classic
This option is for those who love a good bargain. It offers the best overall value through the extra savings you can make from buying our regular specials, and packs the full Powershop flavour.
Access to our online shop where you can buy power as you go and save with regular specials.
Online tools and our mobile app make it easy to track your usage.
Seasonal pricing reduces over spring & summer, then increases slightly over autumn & winter.
How to buy.
Imparting key information in a small space. Powershop sells power in packs that are purchased through its app. Packs vary from Value packs and monthly packs to Future packs and weekly specials. The trick to getting the most out of your money is explained in this video, created to help customers and increase SEO rankings.
Copywriting - Sacha Stevens
Concepting and design - Dan Hutchinson
3D images and animation - Fer Travaglini
Growing tomorrow’s energy heroes
At Meridian, we’ve got some pretty spectacular wind farms, hydro stations and solar arrays which we use to harness the power of Aotearoa’s natural resources – wind, water and sun. So, it’s safe to say, we know a thing or two about clean energy.
We reckon that by teaching Kiwi kids exactly how it’s made, they’ll continue the mahi to keep Papatūānuku in good shape for our future.
Knowledge sharing is caring
We’ve developed some pretty sweet downloadable education resources so that our future generations can learn all about…generation! Our resources are aligned with the New Zealand school curriculum and have been designed and reviewed by NZ teachers. So, whether you’re a teacher offering S.T.E.A.M. opportunities, a student with a school project to nail, a parent trying to keep the school holidays interesting or just a grown-up kid keen to learn about what makes a turbine spin; we’ve got an activity for you.
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But how does it all work?
That’s a ‘dam’ good question and you’ve come to the right place. We’re keen to teach you all about how the magic happens. Settle in and have a watch of our Hydro 101 video. Better yet, share it with the class. It’s hydro generation (and the rest) in a nutshell. Easy to understand and perfect for kids of all ages.
Want to know more about it?
Clearly, we’re pretty passionate about what we do. Our website is a treasure trove of information. If you, or the kids, are still wondering what the heck renewable energy is or interested in learning about sustainability and energy efficiency, it’s all here waiting for you, ready to be explored.
The future is yours
Meridian has got opportunities for gateway students and graduates, as well as apprenticeships and internships. We want to inspire New Zealand’s young people and do all we can to give them the kick start they need to become tomorrow’s energy heroes.
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Meridian brand campaign landing page
Nature needs our help.
For now and for always.
For over two decades we’ve only generated electricity from 100% renewable sources. We use our wind farms, hydro stations and solar arrays to harness the energy that comes from the wind, water and sun. We’re committed to doing good things with our energy and that means going beyond generation and doing everything we can to help New Zealand decarbonise.
Nature’s calling
We know the challenges that face our planet can be overwhelming. Like you, we’re hungry for change and we’ve got the motivation to take action.
Nature’s calling on us all and we’re committed to doing the right thing by her. We’ve got to be better and take action to protect Nature and all the precious treasures she gives us.
We’re committed to taking action
At Meridian, we believe there’s more we can do, so we’re working to build a better future – for our customers, for our communities and for Nature. We’re proud of the steps we’re taking to help New Zealand decarbonise and this is just the beginning. We have heaps of ideas in the pipeline to contribute to achieving a net-zero carbon future.
Be part of the journey – together we’ve got the power to make a difference.