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The NZ Airports Magazine Edition 10 is now available here

Garry Goodman to retire at year end

Auckland and Christchurch International Airports are New Zealand’s gateways to the rest of the world. Along with our five trans-Tasman and short-haul international airports they are essential to the air connections that New Zealand’s commerce and tourism depend on.  And they are world class according to the aviation industry’s most credible traveller-based awards.
International air travellers [...]

On 31 March 2011  it was announced that the Productivity Commission will conduct an inquiry into international freight transport services.  The terms of reference for the inquiry are here.   The focus is on ensuring that international freight transport services are accessible and efficient for New Zealand firms.  This will include [...]

Steven Joyce
25 March, 2011
Flight deck barriers not mandated for 19-seat aircraft
The government will not be requiring flight deck barriers for small commuter aircraft, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
In May 2009, the government mandated strengthened flight deck barriers on aircraft with more than 30 seats, and has since been investigating the feasibility of barriers for 19 [...]

The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) today welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Conservation Hon Kate Wilkinson that the Government would act to allow airports and others to cull Canada geese – a significant aviation hazard.
NZ Airports Chief Executive Kevin Ward said, “We had earlier expressed our concern to the Minister that these [...]

The protection status of Canada geese as a game bird will be changed to allow farmers, park owners and aviation managers to cull these birds themselves, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today, 17 March 2011.  Click here for the media release

The American Association of Airport Executives visited Queenstown in 2009 for a security conference. They have launched a fund in collaboration with Airports Council International for Christchurch Airport employees and their families.

The New Zealand Airports Association expresses its fullest sympathy and support to the people of Christchurch.
Update from Andy Lester, Chief Operating Officer, Christchurch International Airport:
“…What has become apparent is the vital role an airport plays in such a disaster and how important its network and partners are. We have been informed by a senior member [...]

The Tourism and Aviation: Critical Linkages project is a three year project undertaken jointly by Covec and the University of Otago. 
As part of this project the key features of the operating environment of the New Zealand aviation sector and the drivers of strategic choices made by airlines have been analysed and described. Many aspects of [...]