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Wednesday 08 May 2024
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Wellington Airport pays $44m dividend, sees new Aus service launch
30 Oct 2023   /

Wellington Airport pays $44m dividend, sees new Aus service launch

Qantas becomes the largest international carrier servicing the capital in what it calls “good news for tourism in NZ”.


SkyCity “disappointed” in Auckland, Adelaide casino failures
27 Oct 2023  

SkyCity “disappointed” in Auckland, Adelaide casino failures

SkyCity Entertainment Group chair Julian Cook says the company is disappointed it had failed in its obligations at its Adelaide and Auckland casinos.


Auckland Airport closes $250m bond offer
27 Oct 2023  

Auckland Airport closes $250m bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited has closed its offer of $250m of unsecured, fixed-rate, six-year bonds.


Auckland Airport launches $200m bond offer
24 Oct 2023  

Auckland Airport launches $200m bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited is offering up to $200m of six-year fixed-rate bonds to New Zealand retail and institutional investors.


THL targets $100m profit for FY26
20 Oct 2023  

THL targets $100m profit for FY26

Tourism Holdings has set a $100m target for its net profit for its 2026 fiscal year.


ComCom seeks submissions on NTT’s proposed KJet buyout
20 Oct 2023   /

ComCom seeks submissions on NTT’s proposed KJet buyout

The Commerce Commission is seeking submissions on Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s proposed acquisition of Queenstown operator KJet.


Auckland Airport boosts staff, enhances border, baggage systems to tackle challenges
17 Oct 2023  

Auckland Airport boosts staff, enhances border, baggage systems to tackle challenges

Auckland Airport says it has increased staff numbers, introduced new border-check lanes, and improved its baggage system to address the issues it has suffered since the country’s borders reopened.


Auckland Airport considers retail bond offer
17 Oct 2023  

Auckland Airport considers retail bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited is considering an offer of fixed-rate bonds maturing in November 2029 to New Zealand retail investors and to institutional investors.


Air NZ guides interim earnings of $180m – $230m
12 Oct 2023  

Air NZ guides interim earnings of $180m – $230m

Air New Zealand says it expects its FY24 half-year earnings before tax to be in the range of $180m to $230m before tax.


Why I sold Ezi Car – Kevin Walker on the unexpected opportunity
10 Oct 2023   /

Why I sold Ezi Car – Kevin Walker on the unexpected opportunity

The former owner of one of the country’s largest rental car businesses tells the Ticker about a surprise offer.


Airways edges back into the black
9 Oct 2023  

Airways edges back into the black

Recovery in the aviation sector has pushed Airways New Zealand’s annual profit back into black, with a net profit after tax of $5.4m for FY2023.


Tourism recovery drives scenic train services, Interislander rebound – KiwiRail
3 Oct 2023  

Tourism recovery drives scenic train services, Interislander rebound – KiwiRail

The SOE’s scenic train operations saw revenue jump more than 600% in FY23.


Hawke’s Bay Airport revenue takes off
3 Oct 2023  

Hawke’s Bay Airport revenue takes off

Hawke’s Bay Airport has reported revenue of $12.7m for the year to June 2023, up 89.6% on the previous corresponding period.


Air NZ warns of headwinds as costs rise, domestic demand softens
26 Sep 2023  

Air NZ warns of headwinds as costs rise, domestic demand softens

The airline also notes increased competition coming from Qantas, and US and Chinese carriers.


Skyline postpones shareholders meeting
25 Sep 2023  

Skyline postpones shareholders meeting

Skyline Enterprises has postponed its annual shareholders meeting until October due to the impact of last week’s state of emergency in Queenstown.


SkyCity share price dives
5 Sep 2023  

SkyCity share price dives

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DIA seeks suspension of SkyCity casino licence
4 Sep 2023   /

DIA seeks suspension of SkyCity casino licence

The action comes after a complaint from a former customer, who gambled at SkyCity Auckland.


Auckland Council raises $833m from airport shares sale
4 Sep 2023  

Auckland Council raises $833m from airport shares sale

Auckland Council has sold 7% of shares in Auckland International Airport Limited for an average of $8.11 per share, bringing in around $833m.


Revenue jumps for CIAL but rising costs, falling valuations squeeze profit
30 Aug 2023  

Revenue jumps for CIAL but rising costs, falling valuations squeeze profit

Christchurch International Airport Limited has reported net profit after tax of $36.84m for the year to June 2023, down 38% on the previous period.


$1k bonus for staff after record Tourism Holdings profit
29 Aug 2023  

$1k bonus for staff after record Tourism Holdings profit

Around 1,800 staff will receive $1,000 worth of shares or equivalent as the operator returns to profitability.


Cruise ship visits to grow 23% – Port of Tauranga
25 Aug 2023  

Cruise ship visits to grow 23% – Port of Tauranga

Port of Tauranga expects 108 cruise ship visits during its 2024 financial year, up 23% from the 88 recorded in FY23.


“Grit, determination”, travel recovery help Air NZ rebound to $412m net profit
24 Aug 2023  

“Grit, determination”, travel recovery help Air NZ rebound to $412m net profit

But uncertainty and volatility prevents the airline from providing guidance for FY24.


Auckland Airport reports jump in revenue, underlying profit
24 Aug 2023  

Auckland Airport reports jump in revenue, underlying profit

International seat capacity recovered to 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and domestic to 89%.


Tourism recovery, major events lift SkyCity results beyond pre-Covid
23 Aug 2023  

Tourism recovery, major events lift SkyCity results beyond pre-Covid

However, its reported net profit was only $8m after nearly $100m in provisions and impairments over the SkyCity Adelaide probe.


Queenstown Airport declares record $15m annual dividend as travel recovers
23 Aug 2023  

Queenstown Airport declares record $15m annual dividend as travel recovers

Queenstown Lakes District Council, which owns 75.01% of QAC, will be paid $11.66m in dividends for the year, which the airport operator equated to nearly $390 per ratepayer. Auckland Airport, which owns 24.99% of QAC, will be paid $3.94m.


RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition
23 Aug 2023   /

RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition

RealNZ has sought Commerce Commission approval for its purchase of Southern Discoveries’ Spirit of Queenstown vessel based at Lake Wakatipu.


Cruise brings in $5m for Napier Port
17 Aug 2023   /

Cruise brings in $5m for Napier Port

Napier Port has reported revenue from cruise ships to $5.3m for the nine months to 30 June 2023.


Ngāi Tahu Tourism launches KJet acquisition, seeks ComCom clearance
15 Aug 2023   /

Ngāi Tahu Tourism launches KJet acquisition, seeks ComCom clearance

The iwi-owned operator of Shotover Jet and Dart River Adventures says the deal would not significantly lessen competition.


SkyCity allocates $49m for potential penalty, writes down Adelaide by another $49m
14 Aug 2023  

SkyCity allocates $49m for potential penalty, writes down Adelaide by another $49m

SkyCity Entertainment has allocated A$45m ($49m) for any penalty arising out of the probe into its Adelaide casino.


Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss
10 Aug 2023   /

Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss

The company’s international patronage will be back to pre-Covid levels by October, says Souter Holdings Fullers.


Queenstown Airport converts $100m debt to green loan
10 Aug 2023   /

Queenstown Airport converts $100m debt to green loan

Queenstown Airport Corporation has converted its $100m bank lending facilities to sustainability-linked loans.


M&C Hotels back in black as occupancy, revenue jump
9 Aug 2023   /

M&C Hotels back in black as occupancy, revenue jump

The operator returns to profit after reporting loses for the past two years because of Covid.


Big pay rises at Skyline as recovery takes hold
1 Aug 2023  

Big pay rises at Skyline as recovery takes hold

The return of international visitors and competition for labour appears to have driven wages up significantly at the Queenstown-based group.


MTC snaps up Wilderness Guides
20 Jul 2023   /

MTC snaps up Wilderness Guides

Marlborough Tour Company has acquired adventure tour operator Picton-based Wilderness Guides.


Helloworld shareholders to meet on $75m ETG acquisition
13 Jul 2023   /

Helloworld shareholders to meet on $75m ETG acquisition

Helloworld shareholders will meet at the end of July to vote on the travel agent’s A$70m ($75m) acquisition of Express Travel Group.


Polynesian Spa recovering well but competition coming – Rangatira
3 Jul 2023   /

Polynesian Spa recovering well but competition coming – Rangatira

The 51% owner of the Rotorua attraction notes the new competition coming from Wai Ariki.


Hawke’s Bay Airport predicts 650k pax, $12m revenue by 2026
3 Jul 2023   /

Hawke’s Bay Airport predicts 650k pax, $12m revenue by 2026

Hawke’s Bay Airport is forecasting more than 692,000 passengers through its terminal and nearly $14m in revenue for the year to June 2026.


Polynesian Spa, Rainbows End lift Rangatira
26 Jun 2023  

Polynesian Spa, Rainbows End lift Rangatira

Rangatira Investments says its recovering tourism attractions have helped it return a net profit of $20.4m for the year to 31 March 2023, up 122% on the previous 12 months.


Skyline profit more than doubles to $71m on strong recovery
23 Jun 2023  

Skyline profit more than doubles to $71m on strong recovery

Revenue jumps by 49% to $183m, “with the reopening of international travel markets a strong contributor to that result”.


RAL goes into liquidation after creditors reject bids, sale still possible
21 Jun 2023   /

RAL goes into liquidation after creditors reject bids, sale still possible

A liquidation process will begin today with a sale of RAL’s ski operations still possible.


Auckland Airport reduces dividend payments to 70%-90% of profit
15 Jun 2023  

Auckland Airport reduces dividend payments to 70%-90% of profit

Auckland Airport has revised its dividend policy to 90% of underlying net profit to support its multi-billion dollar terminal upgrade programme.


Auckland Airport rejects criticism hefty rises in aero charges could hurt tourism…
9 Jun 2023   /

Auckland Airport rejects criticism hefty rises in aero charges could hurt tourism…

Auckland Airport has rejected criticism from airlines that increases to its landing charges will significantly impact flights to New Zealand and tourism’s future.


Soaring demand, lower fuel prices push Air NZ earnings guidance over $580m
8 Jun 2023  

Soaring demand, lower fuel prices push Air NZ earnings guidance over $580m

The airline said today that it expected earnings to be at least $580m, which is above the $510m – $560m range that it forecast in April.


SkyCity Adelaide required to appoint independent expert for inquiry
31 May 2023  

SkyCity Adelaide required to appoint independent expert for inquiry

A review into SkyCity Adelaide will soon resume once a new independent expert is appointed to lead the investigation.


“We’re aiming for well north of $100m in the next 24 months” – Dan Alpe on Jucy’s revival
30 May 2023  

“We’re aiming for well north of $100m in the next 24 months” – Dan Alpe on Jucy’s revival

It will be a big comeback for the operator, which struggled through the pandemic but is now preparing for significant growth.


THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised
29 May 2023   /

THL takeover of Apollo, Air NZ $1.2bn capital raise recognised

Tourism Holdings Limited and its financial advisor on its Apollo Tourism & Leisure takeover, Jarden, have won the M&A Transaction of the Year accolade at the Institute of Finance Professionals in New Zealand Awards.


M&C: $189m Brisbane acquisition beachhead for further Aus expansion
25 May 2023   /

M&C: $189m Brisbane acquisition beachhead for further Aus expansion

Millennium & Copthorne NZ hopes the purchase will open doors to further deals across the ditch.


The robots are coming: SkyCity leans into automation, lowers earnings guidance range, sticks to 2025 for NZICC
25 May 2023  

The robots are coming: SkyCity leans into automation, lowers earnings guidance range, sticks to 2025 for NZICC

A robot concierge, robot vacuums, as well as self-service kiosks for hotels and Sky Tower ticketing are among the automation initiatives under way at SkyCity Entertainment Group.


Napier Port 1H cruise revenue jumps to $5m
25 May 2023   /

Napier Port 1H cruise revenue jumps to $5m

Napier Port has reported cruise revenue of $5.1m for the six months to 31 March 2023.


Serko loss narrows as NZ bookings exceed pre-Covid, revenue jumps
17 May 2023  

Serko loss narrows as NZ bookings exceed pre-Covid, revenue jumps

The business travel platform says its FY23 NZ bookings were 136% of pre-pandemic levels.