Avis Budget

7th July 2026 Apex / Avis Budget

Apex shines as Avis Budget’s brands in NZ close in on half a billion in revenue

The Kiwi-founded operator sees the strongest profit growth among its global parent’s major businesses in NZ.

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27th March 2024 Avis Budget / Rental

Budget Car Rentals backs footy donation drive

Budget Car Rentals and Wellington Phoenix Football Club are on a donation drive to provide gear for aspiring football players and help raise kids’ interest in joining sports clubs.

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2nd June 2023 Avis Budget / Survey

Kiwis as keen as ever on road trips – Budget NZ

Around 85% of Kiwis went on three road trips on average in 2022, according to research from Budget New Zealand.

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News

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25 Aug 2026   HCA

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO

25 Aug 2026   Oaktree / SkyCity

SkyCity rejected takeover bids from Oaktree, rival bidder worth up to $827m

25 Aug 2026   Roundup

Tuesday 25 August

24 Aug 2026   Bed Tax / National Party

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…

24 Aug 2026   Bed Tax / DQ / HCA

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”

24 Aug 2026   Good Finds

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences