About NZ Airports

NZ Airports purpose is to:

• facilitate co-operation, mutual assistance, information exchange and educational opportunities for Members;
• promote and advise Members on legislation, regulation and associated matters;
• provide timely information and analysis of all New Zealand and relevant international aviation developments and issues;
• provide a forum for discussion and decision on matters affecting the ownership and operation of airports and the aviation industry;
• disseminate advice in relation to the operation and maintenance of airport facilities;
• act as an advocate for airports and safe efficient aviation

Membership of NZ Airports is in four categories:

• Category 1: Airport owners and operators - with three sub-groups representing different sizes of airport
• Category 2: Aviation-related organisations
• Category 3: Individuals employed in, or having an interest in, the aviation industry
• Category 4: Honorary Life Membership

Executive Committee
The governing body of NZ Airports is the Executive Committee, known as ExCo.  Membership of ExCo is shared among category 1 and 2 members to ensure appropriate representation of the sector.  Current ExCo members are:

• Steven Fitzgerald, Wellington International Airport - Chair
• Simon Moutter, Auckland International Airport
• Jim Boult, Christchurch International Airport
• John McCall, Dunedin International Airport
• Steven Sanderson, Queenstown Airport
• Ray Dumble, Tauranga Airport
• Allan MacGibbon, Wanganui Airport
• Dean Heiford, Blenheim Airport
• John Marsh, Beca Infrastructure

Chief Executive

Kevin Ward

Level 6, 82-88 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
PO Box 11 369, Manners Street, Wellington 6142
Telephone +64 4 384 3217
Mobile +64 21 384 524

Members

NZ Airports has 28 airport members ranging in size from a few thousand to 13 million passengers per year.  The full range of airport ownership structures are represented, including privately owned, council-owned, joint ventures between councils and the Crown, airport companies and public companies.

There are 20 non-airport members including consulting and engineering firms, and other aviation-related organisations.

Attached are the Rules of NZ Airports Association

Click this link to the old NZ Airports website