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Wellington Airport
Wild at Heart
Wellington Airport provides a world class airport for visitors, the Wellington region and New Zealand. It's international terminal, The Rock, is ranked 4th best in the World. Being very close to the CBD saves 5.4 million travellers plenty of time and makes Wellington a more attractive place to visit. The Airport won the Wellington Gold Awards for Safety and is a major supporter of local events, attractions and community groups.
Wellington Airport - Latest News [Page 1]
Airport Artwork On Sale To Support Special Families
Monday, 15 April 2024, 11:07 am | Wellington Airport Limited
A unique artwork created in the Wellington Airport terminal is up for sale, raising funds to support families who have children with special and extra needs. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/0920a916d04d60a5e753.jpeg" ... More >>
Wellington Airport Asks Airways To Develop Alternative Options For Northern Flight Paths
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 12:18 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Public consultation will be held this year over potential alternative flight path options for northerly jet departures from Wellington Airport. More >>
Increase In Wellington - Melbourne Flights Welcomed
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:14 am | Wellington Airport Limited
An increase in Wellington - Melbourne flights by Qantas next summer has been welcomed by Wellington Airport. Qantas has announced the service will increase from daily to 10 per week between September 2024 and April 2025, adding up to 1,000 seats on ... More >>
New Dedicated Uber Pick Up Zone Launches At Wellington Airport
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 11:14 am | Wellington Airport Limited
A new dedicated Uber pick-up
zone is launching today at Wellington Airport, making the service easier and more ... More >>
Wellington To Brisbane Qantas Service Upgraded
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:59 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Qantas has announced their Wellington – Brisbane service will be upgraded from an E-190 to a larger B738 aircraft from October this year, adding an extra 35,000 seats per year between the two cities. Wellington Airport has welcomed the news as ... More >>
Wellington Airport Gears Up For Busy Holiday Period
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:55 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport is gearing up for its busiest summer since 2019/20 with over one million travellers expected in December and January. Wellington Airport’s Head of Operations Matthew Palliser says the airport is preparing for a busy period. “We’ve ... More >>
Wellington Airport Achieves Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 9:25 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has achieved Level 2 Certification from the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme for 2023, recognising ongoing reductions in carbon emissions. The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme runs independent assessments of airports around the ... More >>
Everybody Eats Named Supreme Award Winners At Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:29 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Everybody Eats have been named Supreme Award winners at the 2023 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards tonight. Everybody Eats is a charitable dining concept on a mission to reduce food waste, food poverty and social isolation in Aotearoa. ... More >>
Wellington Airport To Begin Development Of Former Golf Club Land In 2024
Friday, 10 November 2023, 12:26 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport will begin making use of land acquired from Miramar Golf Club next year by creating a new car parking area immediately east of the airport. The new space is needed to relocate car park capacity due to other works taking place ... More >>
Wellington Airport Releases First Climate-related Disclosures
Friday, 3 November 2023, 9:25 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has released its first climate-related disclosures today, highlighting the challenges and opportunities posed by a changing climate. The report outlines how the airport is managing governance, strategy and risk along with measuring progress ... More >>
New Qantas Wellington – Brisbane Service Launches Today
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 6:10 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Qantas tails in Wellington A new daily Qantas service between Brisbane and Wellington starts today, making Qantas Wellington’s largest international airline by total seats and number of return flights operated – well ahead of any other airline. ... More >>
Wellington Airport Releases Unaudited Half-year Results To 30 September 2023
Friday, 27 October 2023, 1:37 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 with revenue growth of 20%, EBITDAF before subvention payment [i] up by 26% to $50.6 million and a net loss after tax of $2.2 million after the ... More >>
Wellington Airport Rates 5th Best In World For Airport Sustainability
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 11:05 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has scored highly for sustainability in an independent global assessment again, rating fifth in the world for participating airports. The assessment was carried out by GRESB who rate the performance and management of environmental, ... More >>
Wellington Airport Kicking Off Lyall Bay And Rongotai Revitalisation Projects
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 11:50 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport is taking big steps towards revitalising the Lyall Bay and Rongotai precincts with new food and beverage outlets and construction of a new Airport Emergency Services Centre to start soon. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2309/36b83519387576cf672e.jpeg" ... More >>
Work Begins To Remove Hillock From Wellington Airport
Friday, 18 August 2023, 10:12 am | Wellington Airport Limited
A new project to free up 10,000 square meters of land is underway at the southern end of Wellington Airport. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/bc8ebc2914cf6c0f2a6e.jpeg" width="720" height="516"> The hillock at the southern ... More >>
Wellington Airport Commits To A Science-based Target For Reducing Emissions
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 12:27 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has added a new layer of accountability to its 2030 net zero emissions target by signing a commitment letter with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the first step in having an independently validated emissions target. The ... More >>
Wellington Airport Unveils New Display Centrepiece Ngā Tipua Nui (The Great Beings)
Friday, 28 July 2023, 7:05 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
A spectacular new installation and artwork has been unveiled at Wellington Airport today. Ngā Tipua Nui (The Great Beings) has been created by Wellington Airport and WellingtonNZ featuring original artwork by Taupuruariki (Ariki) Whakataka Brightwell ... More >>
Wellington Airport Bus Flying High
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 4:00 pm | Wellington Airport Limited
Patronage on Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand during its first year of operation. 364,191 trips have been taken on the Transdev / Mana Newlands operated bus service since take-off on 1 July 2022 – 128% of the number expected. ... More >>
Wellington Airport Releases Kaitiakitanga Report
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 10:30 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has released its annual Kaitiakitanga report today, highlighting efforts to support the environment, people and communities. “Regular reporting like this is important in holding ourselves accountable by tracking, measuring and ... More >>
Wellington Airport Sets Out Plan For Net Zero Emissions By 2030
Monday, 3 July 2023, 11:26 am | Wellington Airport Limited
Wellington Airport has detailed a plan to reach net zero emissions by 2030 involving substantial, permanent reductions. “Air travel is vital to Wellington and New Zealand, so it has to change and become more sustainable,” says Wellington Airport chief ... More >>
