Ann: DIRECTOR: MRP: Mike Taitoko to join Mighty River Power Board

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DIRECTOR: MRP: Mike Taitoko to join Mighty River Power Board

One of New Zealand's leading advisors on Maori economic development, Mike
Taitoko, has been appointed to the Mighty River Power Board effective 28
August 2015.

Mr Taitoko, of Ngati Maniapoto descent, will join the Board immediately,
following the retirement of Tania Simpson at the end of June after more than
13 years as a director of Mighty River Power.

Relationships with iwi and Maori landowners have been fundamental to Mighty
River Power's evolution and business approach centred on kaitiakitanga
(guardianship) of natural resources.

Mighty River Power Chair, Joan Withers said: "We are fortunate in Mike
Taitoko to have a director following in Tania's footsteps, who is also truly
passionate about the role and opportunities for Maori in driving economic
growth and sustainable, positive outcomes for New Zealand."

She said Mr Taitoko would complement the existing Board with his strong
commercial skills in the application of digital technology to inform business
and policy decisions, along with connectivity and established networks in
Maoridom.

Mr Taitoko is the co-founder and Managing Director of Waiora Pacific Ltd, a
technology company commercialising geospatial internet-based analytics
services. Prior to establishing Waiora Pacific, he was the founder and
Executive Director of Tuia Consulting, a professional advisory firm focusing
on the commercial growth and economic development of the Maori economy.

Mr Taitoko has a Master of Business Administration (with distinction) from
Massey University and is a member of the Massey University School of Business
Advisory Board.

Under Mighty River Power's constitution, Mr Taitoko is required to retire
prior to the next Annual Shareholders' Meeting in November 2015 and stand for
election by shareholders at that meeting.

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