Merithen
Merithen started with an argument about a hallway. One of us wanted a bulb that could be dimmed from a phone in bed; the other thought that was a solution looking for a problem. Six years and several thousand bulbs later, the hallway has a smart bulb in it and the argument is settled.
What we sell
Two halves, and they belong together. The lighting range covers a Bluetooth colour-changing A19 bulb, a full-colour Wi-Fi A19, a dimmable ultra-definition decorative bulb for fixtures that deserve better than a frosted globe, and a dusk-to-dawn outdoor bulb that switches itself on as the light goes. The power range covers a slim 10,000 mAh travel bank with a built-in cord, a travel bank with a folding device holder, a 20,000 mAh dual-port bank with a digital readout, and a rugged solar magnetic wireless bank for people who are outdoors more than they are near a socket.
Why bulbs and batteries
Because they are the two things people replace most often and understand least. A bulb's colour temperature matters more than its wattage, and a power bank's real capacity is what it delivers after conversion, not what is printed on the case. We stock products whose specifications are stated honestly and whose apps do not require an account to turn a light on.
How we work
Packing happens in Eskdale, north of Christchurch. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and estimated delivery is 15 business days; postage is estimated by distance at checkout. Damaged parcels should be reported within 48 hours of delivery, and a parcel that never arrives within 7 days of the expected delivery date. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers everything sold here.
Getting in touch
Email contact@merithen.shop or call +64 6 835 5927. Tell us the fitting and the room and we will tell you which bulb belongs in it — a decorative BA11 does not belong in a garage, and a dusk-to-dawn bulb does not belong in a bedside lamp.