Results of 2017 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

MERCURY NZ LIMITED - RESULTS OF 2017 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING At the Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Mercury NZ Limited held on Tuesday 7 November 2017, shareholders approved the following resolutions set out in the Notice of Meeting dated 29 September 2017. Resolutions Director Elections - Andy Lark was re-elected a director - Patrick Strange was re-elected a director - Scott St John was elected a director Constitution - the Company's constitution was revoked and a new constitution in the form presented at the 2017 Annual Shareholders' Meeting was adopted with effect from the close of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Details Re-elect Andy Lark as a director For: 1,021,962,613 Against: 987,379 Total votes received: 1,022,949,992 Re-elect Patrick Strange as a director For: 1,018,830,494 Against: 4,150,969 Total votes received: 1,022,981,463 Elect Scott St John as a director For: 1,021,819,215 Against: 978,250 Total votes received: 1,022,797,465 Revocation and adoption of the company's constitution For: 1,022,187,088 Against: 428,110 Total votes received: 1,022,615,198 Independent Directors In terms of NZX Main Board Listing Rule 3.3.3(a) the following directors were identified following the Annual Shareholders' Meeting as Independent Directors: Joan Withers Prue Flacks James Miller Mike Taitoko Keith Smith Patrick Strange Andrew Lark Scott St John ENDS For further information: Media - Craig Dowling 0272 105 337 Investors - Tim Thompson 0275 173 470 ABOUT MERCURY NZ LIMITED Mercury's mission is energy freedom. Our purpose is to inspire New Zealanders to enjoy energy in more wonderful ways and our goal is to be New Zealand's leading energy brand. We focus on our customers, our people, our partners and our country; maintain a long term view of sustainability; and promote wonderful choices. Mercury is energy made wonderful. Visit us at: www.mercury.co.nz End CA:00309922 For:MCY Type:MEETING Time:2017-11-07 16:05:53