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Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade
Unified Communications

Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade

Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Datacom partners with Mercury to bring renewable energy to DCs
Hyperscale

Datacom partners with Mercury to bring renewable energy to DCs

Datacom, New Zealand's largest tech company, has chosen Mercury as its energy provider to ensure its data centres are powered by renewable energy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers
Unified Communications

Mercury charged by ComCom following complaints of misleading customers

Mercury NZ charged for misleading customers over early termination fees, with ComCom filing seven charges under Fair Trading Act.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers
Unified Communications

Mercury launches broadband and fibre packages for NZ customers

Mercury has officially launched Mercury Broadband, giving its electricity and gas customers the ability to add fibre to their existing Mercury account.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
DataCentre infrastructure

NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch

The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Cartech

Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric

Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Global Stories

Mercury stories

Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms
Hyperscale

Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms

Amazon's first renewable energy project in Aotearoa will enable AWS' upcoming data centres in Auckland to operate on renewable energy when they launch in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Gentrack partners with Mercury and launches g2.0 solution
Customer Relationship Management

Gentrack partners with Mercury and launches g2.0 solution

This robust multi-play platform will support Mercury in delivering offers, bundles and unique solutions to its customers.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT
Network Infrastructure

Spark takes major shareholding in Adroit to enhance IoT

Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m
Mergers and Acquisitions

Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m

IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss
Power / Energy

Mercury acquires stake in Tilt Renewables after poor wind conditions drive FY loss

Mercury NZ acquires a 19.99% stake in Tilt Renewables for AUD $143.9 million following a FY18 loss of AUD $2.8 million, driven by poor wind conditions.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Cartech

New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland

Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Soltius strikes gold with AWS managed service provider accreditation
DevOps

Soltius strikes gold with AWS managed service provider accreditation

Soltius has proved its worth after obtaining AWS MSP accreditation, which includes a third-party audit of their AWS managed service capabilities.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Mercury stories

Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus
Hyperscale

Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus

The system is designed to protect dense technical spaces at two data halls while using less water and fitting tight mechanical layouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth
Disaster Recovery

Mercury's bid to become a US bank after rapid growth

Fast-growing fintech Mercury seeks a US national bank charter to hold deposits and lend directly after scaling to 200,000 business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push
Hyperscale

Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push

Mercury Power and Apex Investments have teamed up to revolutionise data centre solutions, merging technical expertise and investment strength for sustainable growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025