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Cath O’Brien: NZ must compete harder for international air connectivity 14th September 2026 /

Cath O’Brien: NZ must compete harder for international air connectivity

She left her leadership role at BARNZ on Friday to steer Jetstar’s strategy in NZ from today.


Jetstar taps BARNZ’s Cath O’Brien to lead NZ commercial 3rd August 2026 /

Jetstar taps BARNZ’s Cath O’Brien to lead NZ commercial

She will join Qantas’ low-cost carrier in September after leading BARNZ for the past four years.


BARNZ backs govt funding for Airways at Ohakea 27th February 2026 /

BARNZ backs govt funding for Airways at Ohakea

The Board Of Airline Representatives New Zealand has welcomed the $4.57m funding for Airways to offer around the clock services at RNZAF Base Ohakea near Palmerston North.


…but Air NZ urges reform, says airports failing travellers 7th October 2025 / /

…but Air NZ urges reform, says airports failing travellers

Air New Zealand has called for swift reforms to keep airport prices in check following a Commerce Commission report into regulation.


…with the new plan supporting Tourism Growth Roadmap, says NZAA & BARNZ 17th September 2025 / /

…with the new plan supporting Tourism Growth Roadmap, says NZAA & BARNZ

The new Aviation Action Plan is expected to have positive spin-offs for the tourism sector, according to industry groups.


International airline capacity to finally top pre-Covid – BARNZ 12th September 2025 /

International airline capacity to finally top pre-Covid – BARNZ

An expected increase in international airline capacity into NZ is a turning point for growth, says the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand.


BARNZ calls for law changes after Auckland Airport discounts charges 28th May 2025 / /

BARNZ calls for law changes after Auckland Airport discounts charges

Airlines want law changes to prevent airports from charging excessive fees after a Commerce Commission finding prompted Auckland Airport to discount its landing charges.


Aviation Analysis I: A reality check for tourism growth 13th May 2025 / /

Aviation Analysis I: A reality check for tourism growth

In a two-part analysis, Grant Bradley looks into the state of the country’s air connectivity – a major driver of NZ tourism.


Visitor visa change improves NZ competitiveness – BARNZ, NZAA 9th May 2025 /

Visitor visa change improves NZ competitiveness – BARNZ, NZAA

Airports and airlines say the government’s decision to remove certified translation requirements for visitor visa applications will reduce barriers for travellers and improve New Zealand’s competitiveness.


Auckland Airport pushes back second runway, expects passengers to double to 38m by 2047 30th April 2025 /

Auckland Airport pushes back second runway, expects passengers to double to 38m by 2047

But BARNZ says lack of air services demand is behind the decision, with the airport’s customers – airlines – suffering from rising costs.


BARNZ welcomes MBIE’s review of airport regulation 30th April 2025 /

BARNZ welcomes MBIE’s review of airport regulation

The Board of Airline RepresentativeThe Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand has welcomed the review of airport regulation being conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s competition policy team.s of New Zealand welcomes the review of airport regulation being conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s competition policy team.


Auckland Airport reducing landing charges “too little, too late” – BARNZ’s O’Brien 1st April 2025 / /

Auckland Airport reducing landing charges “too little, too late” – BARNZ’s O’Brien

Auckland Airport increased its landing fees to help pay for $6.6bn in upgrades.