NZ Airports Association - Latest News [Page 1]
NZ Airports Media: Locking In Aviation's Long To-Do List
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 8:55 am | NZ Airports Association
The programme, announced today by Associate Transport Minister Hon James Meager, aims to deliver 23 civil aviation rules projects over two years - work that under normal processes would be expected to take 20 years. More >>
Airports Welcome Essential Lifeline For Sounds Air And Air Chathams
Friday, 24 April 2026, 9:02 am | NZ Airports Association
The disbursement from the $30 million regional connectivity package marks a significant milestone in the long-term effort to stabilise New Zealand’s regional aviation network. More >>
Air NZ Doesn't See A Competition Problem – Regional New Zealand Does
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:23 pm | NZ Airports Association
NZ Airports welcomes Air New Zealand's statement today that it has no plans to withdraw from any of the 20 airports it currently serves. More >>
Whakatāne Interline Partnership A Milestone For Regional Connectivity
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 4:11 pm | NZ Airports Association
From December, Air New Zealand customers will be able to book connecting flights to and from Whakatāne on Air Chathams, reconnecting the region to the national carrier’s network after ten years. More >>
Queenstown, Dunedin And North Shore Are The Airports Of The Year
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 4:55 pm | NZ Airports Association
A major highlight was the successful delivery of Australasia’s first Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), setting a new benchmark for runway safety and resilience. More >>
Airports Welcome Constructive Path Forward On Regulation
Monday, 6 October 2025, 8:58 am | NZ Airports Association
The Commission has confirmed it will instead focus on consulting next year on refinements to information disclosure requirements to improve its ability to monitor major capital projects. More >>
Airports Back Freight Initiatives
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12:35 pm | NZ Airports Association
Chief Executive Billie Moore said the focus on freight growth and resilience recognises the vital role the transport sector plays in underpinning New Zealand’s economy. More >>
Government Launches First National Aviation Plan
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 10:03 am | NZ Airports Association
New Zealand relies on aviation to connect our people and businesses, to support tourism and trade, and to deliver essential regional services. Despite this, the sector has often been a footnote in transport policy due to the heavy focus on land transport ... More >>
Industry Commends Government Support For Regional Flights
Monday, 1 September 2025, 8:15 am | NZ Airports Association
Regional airlines operate over 600 flights per week and are the only reliable and frequent transport to some parts of New Zealand. Regional air routes connect communities with jobs, healthcare, tourism, and emergency services. More >>
Airports Welcome Draft National Infrastructure Plan’s Call For Stable Policy And Smarter Investment
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 3:55 pm | NZ Airports Association
The draft plan highlights the need for central government to be a better infrastructure owner and asset manager. NZ Airports says this must include the Crown’s ownership of airports – particularly the five Joint Venture airports where the Crown holds ... More >>
Airports Day 2025 - Going For Growth
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:37 pm | NZ Airports Association
The report offers the most comprehensive snapshot to date of the state of New Zealand’s airport infrastructure, identifying both the gaps that threaten future growth and the investment opportunities that new technologies. More >>
Airlines And Airports Back Visa Simplification
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 1:48 pm | NZ Airports Association
The announcement today by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford means that while translations will still be required, visitors will no longer need to engage and pay for certified translation services. More >>
Airport Report Shows How New Zealand Can Get Infrastructure Moving
Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:33 am | NZ Airports Association
The airport is doing exactly what New Zealand says it wants - planning and actually delivering major upgrades to core infrastructure. It’s the kind of investment New Zealanders are calling for in transport, water and energy. More >>
Critical Infrastructure Investment In Hokitika Airport
Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:44 pm | NZ Airports Association
This investment will ensure the airport is well-positioned to meet future demand and continue playing its critical role in connecting West Coast communities to the rest of New Zealand. More >>
Tourism Boost A Critical Step For Economic Growth
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:26 am | NZ Airports Association
Increased visitor numbers translate to more spending in hospitality, greater regional development, and stronger air cargo capacity, vital for New Zealand’s export sectors. More >>
Wellington, Hamilton And North Shore Are The New Zealand Airports Of The Year
Friday, 15 November 2024, 7:35 pm | NZ Airports Association
New Zealand’s annual airports and aviation sector conference has wrapped this week, with Wellington, Hamilton and North Shore Airports taking the top sector awards. The NZ Airports Hui 2024 was held at Claudelands in Hamilton from 11-14 November, ... More >>
IVL Increase Good For MBIE, Bad For The Economy
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:48 pm | NZ Airports Association
The Government looks to have cemented New Zealand as one of the most expensive countries in the world for a holiday today by increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to $100. More >>
Airports Reject Regulations That Hinder Regional Growth
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 12:24 pm | NZ Airports Association
The legislation allows biosecurity and customs agencies to charge prohibitive costs to regional airports for providing biosecurity and customs screening – on top of normal charges. More >>
Airports Welcome Aviation Policy Milestones
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 2:35 pm | NZ Airports Association
The NZ Airports Association has applauded the tangible steps being taken towards a more efficient and productive aviation system by Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown. More >>
