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Solar Powered Airfield Lighting Presentation
Thursday 29th April 9:00am - 10:00am
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Manager Safety and Quality Assurance Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport are looking for an experienced safety and quality assurance senior manager to provide strategic and operational leadership to the team at Wellington Airport and the wider Airport...
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NZ Airports Hui 2021
Wednesday 22nd - Thursday 23rd September Palmerston North
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Job Vacancy Airport Fire Fighter and Terminal Customer Support, Invercargill Airport
Invercargill Airport are seeking a multi-tasker to join their operations team. Check out the Airport Fire Fighter and Terminal Customer Service opportunity here. Interested applicants do not n...
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Submission
SUBMISSION TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION DRAFT ADVICE
The New Zealand Airports Association ("NZ Airports") supports the Climate Change Commission’s overarching approach to decarbonising New Zealand’s transportation sector through its focus on chan...
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Invercargill Airport Review of Air Traffic Services
An independent review recommends no change in the current level of air traffic control for Invercargill Airport
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New Zealand’s Airports - the COVID-19 crisis response
Airports around New Zealand are working closely with the Government, their local district health boards and border agencies to proactively manage the public health risk associated with COVID-19 (co...
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Press Release
Travellers warned NZ flights will be tight
People wanting to fly in New Zealand are being warned that they are likely to find flights hard to get - and more expensive.Justin Tighe-Umbers, co-chair of the New Zealand Aviation Coalition (NZAC...
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Aviation sector responds for Alert Level 3 in Auckland, Level 2 rest of country
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NZ Airports Welcomes Funding For Chatham Islands Runway
The NZ Airports Association (NZ Airports) has welcomed the Governments’ announcement that the Chatham Islands will receive $40m in Covid-19 recovery funding, the great majority of which will go t...
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Safe Travel Zone: Auckland Airport's international terminal to be split into two zones
Auckland Airport’s international terminal will be separated into two zones as part of a plan to protect the health and safety of people flying to and from countries with which New Zealand has for...
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Press Release
Aviation sector prepares for bubble flights
3 August 2020The New Zealand aviation sector is well advanced in its planning for non-quarantine flights from countries free of community transmission of COVID-19.Kevin Ward, co-chair of NZAC (New ...
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Christchurch Airport unveils new long-term proposal for mid to lower South Island
Christchurch Airport is about to begin discussions on the potential of building a world-class sustainable airport on 750 hectares of land near Tarras in Central Otago.Chief Executive Malcolm Johns ...
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Safe trans-Tasman bubble good for economy
NZAC media releaseOpening the border to Australian travellers has the potential to inject up to NZ$4.07 billion into the New Zealand economy between now and Christmas 2020 according to a paper just...
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Domestic travel takes off for July school holidays
New Zealanders are getting out and enjoying their own back yard with Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown the top destinations for passengers departing from Auckland Airport over the school holi...
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NZ airports operating a ‘new normal’ for safe travel and aviation
New Zealand’s airports will be operating a new kind of normal for safe flying when domestic travel and general aviation expands under Alert Level 2 today.In line with new guidance from Governmen...
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Bringing back jobs through domestic air travel
The decision to allow Kiwis to start travelling around the country by air under Alert Level 2 will help kick-start regional economies says the New Zealand Aviation Coalition (NZAC).Justin Tighe-Umb...
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Trans-Tasman travel will be a win:win for Kiwis and Aussies
Re-establishing trans-Tasman travel as soon as it is safe is vital to help restart the New Zealand economy says a group of core aviation service providers.The New Zealand Aviation Coalition (NZAC) ...
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Private aircraft are allowed in the air for essential maintenance flights
Local airports are reassuring residents about small private aircraft making short essential maintenance flights, now an approved activity under COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.NZ Airports chief ...
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Works to Recommence on Terminal Redevelopment
On 20th April the Government announced New Zealand will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28th April.Whilst the Aviation industry remains largely grounded during Level 3, there are some sig...
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Hawke's Bay Airport remains resilient despite set backs
Hawke’s Bay Airport chief executive Stuart Ainslie says the airport will remain operational despite several set backs over the last 12 months including the current global Covid 19 crisis which ha...
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Air cargo connections continue in COVID-19 lock-down
International flights are still landing and taking off at Auckland Airport, but it’s cargo space in the belly of planes rather than passengers that’s providing a vital economic connection.In th...
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Air traffic control closure sends COVID-19 shockwaves through regional airports
Seven regional airports are shocked that Airways NZ, the national air traffic management organisation, wants to discuss the removal of air traffic control at their facilities in the wake of COVID-1...
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Flight data shows full impact of Covid-19 on New Zealand air travel
Two weeks of flight count data released by Airways New Zealand shows the full impact Covid-19 is having on air travel in New Zealand. In the week following the Government’s March 23 announcement...
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Airports maintain lifeline operations
New Zealand’s airports are operating as lifeline utilities as the country continues life under Alert Level 4 movement restrictions.21 of New Zealand’s airports are classified as lifeline utilit...
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NZ Airports Magazine March 2020
COVID-19 issues and sector relief, coping with airport emergencies and a new terminal for Taranaki.
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NZ’s airports adapting to COVID-19
“Aviation is facing its most challenging time. Airports have responded at speed, and are now working towards ensuring the national network remains intact and fit-for-purpose, and will be ready ...
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Rotorua Airport to now turn its focus to support the travel of essential services personel and medical flights
With the deadline for Kiwi travellers to get home finishing at 11.59pm Friday night, Rotorua Airport will turn its focus to support the travel for those on the essential services list and medical f...
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Temporary shutdown of airport expansion project
In line with the Government's direction in response to COVID-19 Hawke's Bay Airport Construction Ltd and the contractors and suppliers working on our behalf have stopped work on the redevelopment o...
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Press Release
Aviation relief package is good first step
The Government’s aviation relief package announced today at Queenstown Airport by Minister for Transport and Economic Development Phil Twyford is a welcome first step of support for the sector, s...
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Press Release
Slot Coordination New Zealand Limited (SCNZL)
In view of the significant reduction in global travel demand due to the current global COVID-19 situation, airlines operating to and from New Zealand should be granted alleviation from the 80/20 sl...
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Support for Taupō Airport is timely boost
Government support announced today for upgrading and expanding Taupō Airport has been welcomed as a timely boost that will give regions and businesses confidence in their communities’ abilities ...
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Auckland Airport completes runway review
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Urban Development Bill
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New Zealand flying blind on aviation
The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) says air travellers to the regions and regional communities will soon feel the loss following Jetstar’s announcement that it will leave four reg...
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Press Release
Proposed policy changes a threat to airports
The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) has warned the Government that the Civil Aviation Bill proposals affecting airport charge-setting are a recipe for dispute and litigation, and put...
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Submission
Submission on Fire and Emergency New Zealand Funding Review
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NZ Airports General Fact Sheet 2020
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Transforming the resource management system: Issues and options paper
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Transforming the resource management system: Issues and options paper
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Airlines ramp up domestic air fares
Domestic air fares leapt in the last three months of 2019 and will cost passengers an extra $165 million for a full year.The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) says the big jump in air ...
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NZ Airports Magazine December 2019
Regions keep their airports thriving, plus special reports on air ambulances and award winners.
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Submission
Civil Aviation Bill - Exposure Draft: Submission to the Ministry of Transport
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Submission
Resource Management Amendment Bill
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Article
Airports and drones – fly the right way
Information about flying your drone the right way in New Zealand.
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News
Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Auckland and Queenstown win airport awards
Wellington Airport’s business-enhancing innovation across three milestone projects has seen it named Airport of the Year for 2019 at last week’s NZ Airports Association Awards.National awards a...
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NZ Airports Magazine July 2019
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NZ Airports fact sheet - NZ airport charges
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NZ Airports fact sheet - How NZ's largest airports are regulated
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Northern Network Announcement
Tomorrow we’ll be announcing the kick-off of Northern Network, our latest infrastructure project. We’d like to share the project details with you ahead of that announcement.Northern Network is ...
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New General Manager Corporate and Community Affairs joins QAC
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) recently welcomed Sara Irvine to the senior leadership team as General Manager Corporate and Community Affairs.Sara has extensive experience in communications a...
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First New Zealand autonomous shuttle debuts at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch’s autonomous vehicle trial is changing up a gear with today’s introduction of New Zealand’s first Smart Shuttle.The second stage of the ongoing Autonomous Vehicle (AV) trial on p...
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NZ Airports magazine April 2019
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Hamilton Airport - Massive upgrade planned for airport
The work, scheduled to start in early 2020, will take 12-18 months and will see a complete refurbishment of the terminal. The project will mean an improved departure area, new furniture, new floori...
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Virtual Reality for airport firefighters
A group of airport firefighters is firing up for emergency situations without any aircraft or firefighting gear!Christchurch Airport is the first in New Zealand to use custom designed Virtual Reali...
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How Virtual Reality is helping train Christchurch Airport’s Fire Service
The Airport Fire Service (AFS) is always at the ready to respond to emergencies across the airport campus. It’s not always easy to train for the situations they may face – like fighting fires i...
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Important win for six South Island tourism organisations
Six more South Island tourism organisations are about to get a valuable hand up to attract and do business with Chinese visitors.They have just been named as the latest participants of Christchurch...
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Women in Airports Network Launch
The AAA has launched a Women in Airports Network (WIAN) to create a community to support the advancement of women across all aspects of airport operations.The WIAN provides a forum to discuss caree...
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NZ Airports welcomes findings from EPA report
The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) welcomes the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) report on PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) firefighting foams which found no risk to the...
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Airport pricing regulation continuing to evolve well, says NZ Airports
The announcement today by Auckland Airport of discounts to airlines shows the current regulatory system is working and continuing to evolve based on input from both the regulator and airports, says...
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Auckland Airport to reduce prices to airlines
Auckland Airport has carefully considered the Commerce Commission’s final report on pricing and decided to reduce its charges to airlines by $33 million over the current five-year pricing period ...
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Innovation and sustainability in Queenstown Airport pavement project
The attached video shows how Queenstown Airport working with Downer NZ resurfaced the aircraft parking area using a new lower carbon asphaltIf you're on Facebook, here's the link: https://www.faceb...
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Don’t fly your drone like a turkey this Christmas
Drones make great Christmas gifts and are a lot of fun, but the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is urging people not to toy with them. “If you receive a drone this Christmas, you become a pilot an...
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Working together for world-wide aviation
7 December is International Civil Aviation Day.The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviatio...
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Article
NZ Airports magazine November 2018
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Airports Association welcomes final pricing reports
The New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) has welcomed the final reports released today by the Commerce Commission into airport pricing at Christchurch and Auckland.“Airports are subject...
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Auckland Airport to review ComCom Report
Section 53B review of FY18-22 pricingAuckland Airport has received the Commerce Commission’s final report on the company’s aeronautical pricing for the FY18-22 period.The Commerce Commission’...
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Chatham Islands Airport Receives Funding Support from the Provincial Growth Fund
The long awaited upgrade of New Zealand’s most remote regional airport moved one step closer last week when the Board of Chatham Island Airport Ltd signed an agreement with the Provincial Develop...
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Proposed noise boundary changes for Queenstown Airport realigned with other planning work
After considering community and stakeholder feedback regarding its proposed changes to Queenstown Airport’s noise boundaries, Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) will advance its Wanaka Airport ...
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Auckland Airport recognised globally for sustainability achievements
Auckland Airport continues to be recognised globally as a sustainable business, with its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), announced yesterday, for the eighth consecutive year...
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PFOS discovered at Palmerston North Airport
An investigation of soil and surface water at locations at the Palmerston North Airport has revealed the presence of PFOS in all the samples analysed.Following confirmed per- and poly-fluoroalkyl s...
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Queenstown Airport thanks community and stakeholders for feedback on proposed noise changes
Queenstown Airport has thanked the community and key stakeholders for their participation in the airport’s recent public consultation on its proposed noise changes, which closed on 20 August.“W...
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2018 a year of records for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport reports a financial year 2018 (ending 30 June 2018) which saw passenger numbers reach a record 6.87 million (up from 6.57m). Long-haul passenger numbers lead the way with growt...
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Whakatane: SAAB 340A service when runway work completed
Air Chathams advises that it will be utilising its SAAB 340A airliner to provide an introductory Auckland-Whakatāne scheduled flight service.The airline is waiting on the extension of Whakatāne A...
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Airports provide top value
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Auckland Airport appoints new Chair
Auckland Airport today announced that Dr Patrick Strange has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors effective from 31 October 2018. Dr Strange succeeds Sir Henry van der Heyden who will ret...
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Auckland Airport completes major extension of international aircraft pier
Auckland Airport has recently launched an airport of the future interactive map showing the major projects underway and how the airport will evolve over the next 30 years https://corporate.auckland...
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Queenstown Airport begins public consultation on changes to air noise boundaries
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has commenced a five-week public consultation which seeks the community’s feedback on proposed changes to the current air noise boundaries for Queenstown Airp...
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NZ Airports Magazine July 2018
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Another first for the Christchurch-Guangzhou China Southern Airlines service
The very successful China Southern Airlines direct service between Guangzhou and Christchurch is about to record another first.The airline has just announced it will fly its new flagship aircraft t...
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Presentations and Notes from NZ Airports Briefing Session 27 June 2018
The presenters have made the attached presentations and speech notes available to attendees at the NZ Airports Briefing Session on Wednesday 27 June 2018.
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Airlines playing politics, say airports
New Zealand faces huge challenges to build infrastructure to meet the tourist boom, and airlines need to get on board, says the New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports).NZ Airports is a not-f...
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FINAL REPORT ON TRIAL SMART APPROACH FLIGHT PATH PUBLISHED
We wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the 2015–2016 Yellow U23 SMART Approach Flight Path Trial. Airways New Zealand, Auckland Airport and the Board of Airline Representatives New ...
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Airways Launches inaugural drone report
New Zealand’s drone services market is taking off but safety is a major concern according to a new state of the industry report released today by Airways. Based on a national survey of drone oper...
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Singapore Airlines about to bring a new aircraft to Christchurch
Christchurch Airport welcomes today’s announcement that Singapore Airlines will start flying the latest Airbus 350 to and from Christchurch next January.The airline has been a partner here for mo...
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“Iconic” new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
The region’s ambitions to become a significant player in the national and international tourism market have taken a major step forward, with today’s confirmation of a new terminal for Gisborne ...
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Invercargill gets NZ's first digital air traffic control tower
Invercargill Airport will be the first airport in New Zealand to have its air traffic control tower replaced with a digital system operated from a remote location. Air Navigation Services Provider ...
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Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore Route Launched
Travellers can now fly with Singapore Airlines from Wellington to Asia via Melbourne with the first flight of an improved service arriving this Friday.Singapore Airlines has replaced its Canberra t...
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Auckland Airport - Section 53B review of FY18–FY22 prices
Auckland Airport has received the Commerce Commission’s draft report on the aeronautical prices set by the company for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2022 (“PSE3”). The review is focusing ...
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Auckland Airport welcomes new flight to Chicago
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will launch a direct, year-round service between Auckland and Chicago.From 30 November 2018 Air New Zealand will fly three ...
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Christchurch Airport wins on the world stage
Christchurch Airport has just been named one of the world’s best at the World Airport Awards in Stockholm.The awards are voted by air travellers, this year based on 13.82 million airport survey q...
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QLDC and QAC sign long-term lease for Wanaka Airport
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has confirmed that it has finalised the terms of a long-term lease with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) for Wanaka Airport.The grant of the lease to QA...
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NZ Airports Magazine March 2018
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NZ-made driverless vehicle joins Christchurch trial
New Zealand’s first on-road testing of fully autonomous vehicles will change up a gear later this year with the inclusion of the first locally designed and built vehicle.The ohmio LIFT™ will hi...
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Air NZ pulls out of Kapiti Coast
Today Air New Zealand announced plans to cease operating scheduled passenger services from Kapiti Coast Airport, following adjustments to its regional network.Air New Zealand is the only commercial...
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Auckland Airport welcomes new non-stop flight to Taipei
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will launch a direct service to Taipei, Taiwan. From November 2018 Air New Zealand will commence three flights per week fr...
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Christchurch Airport still NZ’s fastest growing entry point for Chinese visitors
Christchurch Airport is preparing for its strongest Chinese New Year everStatistics show the airport’s Chinese visitor arrivals grew by 59% in December. In that month alone, we added 2,144 more C...
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Busiest month ever at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport recorded its busiest month ever in December. Statistics reveal the number of passengers through the terminal was the highest number for any month on record. Chief Aeronautica...
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Queenstown Airport celebrates two millionth passenger milestone
Queenstown, New Zealand (20 December 2017) A Hamilton family of four travelling on NZ613 from Auckland to Queenstown made history today when they became Queenstown Airport’s two millionth passeng...
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NZ Airports Magazine October 2017
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Auckland Airport welcomes increased flights on Singapore to Auckland route
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines that they will increase flights on the Singapore to Auckland route.Currently, Air New Zealand and Singapore ...
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NZ Airports Magazine July 2017
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Jetstar returns to Wellington-Queenstown route
Jetstar will operate between Wellington and Queenstown three times a week from March next year, providing travellers with a choice on the route for the first time since 2013.The airline will operat...
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Christchurch Airport wins coveted award for energy efficiency
Christchurch Airport has taken out the Efficiency Champion category of the Sustainable Business Network Awards after dramatically reducing its energy use and focusing on using cleaner energy source...
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2017 regulatory disclosure released - Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport has today released its regulatory performance summary for the 2017 financial year, as required by Part 4 of the Commerce Act 1986. This year’s disclosure represents the last 12 m...
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Alipay takes off in the South Island
Alipay, the world’s leading mobile and online payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, is quickly expanding across the South Island as a Christchurch Airport project gains altit...
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China Southern Airlines flying high after first two years
The second anniversary of the South Island’s first direct service to mainland China is being celebrated, as passenger numbers rise and the service increases its frequency in response.China Southe...
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New sensor technology at Queenstown Airport provides real-time availability of car parking spaces
The next stage of Queenstown Airport’s parking improvements will be launched this summer, with newly installed sensor technology providing customers real-time information about the availability o...
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Global Aviation Upgrade Trial comes to Christchurch Airport
A trial to bring a global aviation navigation upgrade programme to the South Island has been announced in Christchurch today by Airways New Zealand, Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BA...
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Queenstown Airport adds to senior leadership team expanding its focus on customer experience
Queenstown Airport has welcomed experienced aviation professional Olivia Pierre to the senior leadership team this week as General Manager, Commercial and Customer Experience
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Queenstown and Wanaka airports focus on safety as part of global Airport Safety Week
Queenstown and Wanaka airports will join airports and aviation-associated agencies around the globe to take part in Airport Safety Week, held 16-20 October 2017.
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Christchurch Airport has released its first Sustainability Report
Christchurch Airport has released its first Sustainability Report. The airport launched its Sustainability Strategy in March 2016. The Strategy is centred around the Maori concept of kaitiakitanga ...
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NZ Airports Awards 2017
AUCKLAND, PALMERSTON NORTH AND WELLINGTON SCOOP AIRPORT AWARDS
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Media Release, 12 September 2017 - Support for local airports welcomed
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Important information about the New Southern Sky 2017 Roadshow
Do you operate IFR, or use controlled airspace? Or maybe you are just interested in the modernisation of New Zealand’s Aviation System?
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New $4m Strata Lounge for international passengers opens at Auckland Airport
As part of its major upgrade of the international departure experience, Auckland Airport has opened a new $4 million, 185-seat lounge for international passengers, known as the “Strata Lounge”.
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Profit lifts 50% at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport (CIAL) has today announced increased net profit, revenue, and total declared dividends as a result of record passenger numbers and strong property growth.
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Auckland Airport awards $100,000 to growing tourism businesses
Auckland Airport has awarded two $50,000 grants to regional tourism groups as part of its fifth annual round of Tourism Development Grants.
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Daily flights to China a big boost for the South Island
The partnership between Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines is going from strength to strength and helping boost tourism and trade for the South Island.
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Queenstown Airport seeks community views on its 30-year Master Plan options
With strong passenger numbers expected to continue, Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has undertaken the development of a Master Plan which lays out three options to provide for and manage growt...
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Airports Master Planning Good Practice Guide
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NZ’s local airports need urgent government help - Linking the Long White Cloud
As many as 12 airports up and down New Zealand face an uncertain future under funding pressures, a new paper released today by the New Zealand Airports Association (NZ Airports) has found.
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Leadership team change - Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport has today announced a change to its executive team with Judy Nicholl, general manager aeronautical operations, to leave the company in October 2017 to become the chief executive of...
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Press Release
Media Release - Air Capacity Agreement with China is Hugely Positive, 26 Nov 2014
The New Zealand Airports Association congratulates the Chinese and New Zealand governments on the doubling of air service capacity announced today by Transport Minister Hon Simon Bridges...
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Review of Domestic and International Passenger Security Charges 2011
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