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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.


…with “enormous, exciting potential” for any direct India flights, but growing costs concern 21st March 2025 /

…with “enormous, exciting potential” for any direct India flights, but growing costs concern

Direct flights between India and New Zealand will open up new markets as Indians grow richer and demand grows to visit this country.


…IATA weighs in as NZ aviation sector slams IVL hike while recovery lags 4th September 2024 / /

…IATA weighs in as NZ aviation sector slams IVL hike while recovery lags

Global industry group the International Air Transport Association has weighed in on the government’s decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to $100 from 1 October 2024.