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Runway safety rule overhaul to cut costs for regional airports – govt 7th August 2026 /

Runway safety rule overhaul to cut costs for regional airports – govt

Regional airports will benefit from more flexible and cost-effective runway safety requirements under a new civil aviation rule announced by the government.


Airports, RTOs launch Southern Way to drive visitation 26th July 2024 / /

Airports, RTOs launch Southern Way to drive visitation

Queenstown, Invercargill, and Dunedin airports and the eight southern regional tourism organisations working collectively under the banner of Southern Way have partnered to make it easy for people to explore the lower half of the South Island.


Aerodrome runway sealing delayed by bad weather 10th June 2024 /

Aerodrome runway sealing delayed by bad weather

Work to upgrade Hood Aerodrome’s runway has been delayed due to bad weather.


Feedback sought for airports experience study 23rd May 2024 /

Feedback sought for airports experience study

Auckland-based CTMA New Zealand is studying international airports to assess their strengths and areas for improvement in customer experience.


Unions against Wellington Airport privatisation 20th May 2024 /

Unions against Wellington Airport privatisation

The Council of Trade Unions is calling for Wellington City Councillors to vote against the airport going into private hands.


Wellington Airport proposes changes to flight paths 11th April 2024 /

Wellington Airport proposes changes to flight paths

Wellington Airport is proposing changes to the northbound flight paths jet aircraft take when they depart.


Govt can do more to help regional airports – NZAA 8th April 2024 /

Govt can do more to help regional airports – NZAA

The government can do more to help regional airports, according to New Zealand Airport Association chief executive Billie Moore.


Airports Association calls for domestic airfare monitoring 15th March 2024 /

Airports Association calls for domestic airfare monitoring

The New Zealand Airports Association is calling for performance monitoring measures for domestic airfares and airlines to ensure transparency.


BARNZ says airport fees contribute to rising airfares 15th March 2024 /

BARNZ says airport fees contribute to rising airfares

Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand says rising operating costs and constrained supply are behind increasing airfares.


Tech provides better experience for departing visitors 19th January 2024 /

Tech provides better experience for departing visitors

International travellers flying out of Auckland can leave liquids and laptops in their carry-on bags from Monday, 22 January.


Internationals thanked for helping to protect NZ food & fibre 19th January 2024 /

Internationals thanked for helping to protect NZ food & fibre

Biosecurity New Zealand is thanking international arrivals over the peak Christmas period for helping to protect the country’s $57bn primary sector export industry


20% arrivals using new digital traveller declaration 19th January 2024 /

20% arrivals using new digital traveller declaration

About 1 in 5 arrivals in New Zealand in November 2023 used the new digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration arrival card.