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NZ Airports CEO Billie Moore stepping down 11th May 2026 /

NZ Airports CEO Billie Moore stepping down

She will leave at the end of July after three-and-a-half years in the role.


NZ Airports welcomes first regional airline loan 26th February 2026 /

NZ Airports welcomes first regional airline loan

The New Zealand Airports Association has welcomed the first disbursement of loan funding for regional airlines from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.


NZAA: New interline partnership a milestone for regions 16th October 2025 / /

NZAA: New interline partnership a milestone for regions

New Zealand Airports Association says the interline partnership between Air Chathams and Air New Zealand is a “key milestone” for regional connectivity and economic growth in the Bay of Plenty.


Queenstown, Dunedin, North Shore named Airports of the Year 9th October 2025 /

Queenstown, Dunedin, North Shore named Airports of the Year

Dunedin Airport won Medium Airport of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Airports Awards


Airports pleased at ComCom deciding against inquiry, commit to better disclosure… 7th October 2025 / /

Airports pleased at ComCom deciding against inquiry, commit to better disclosure…

Airport groups have welcomed the Commerce Commission’s decision not to proceed with an inquiry and say they will engage constructively in the consultation on information requirements.


…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.


“A very welcome day” – new $30m loan facility for regional airlines 1st September 2025 /

“A very welcome day” – new $30m loan facility for regional airlines

Air Chathams CEO Duane Emeny says the support is recognition that regional air connectivity is critical.


…as NZ Airports says other sectors could learn from airport infrastructure 26th June 2025 /

…as NZ Airports says other sectors could learn from airport infrastructure

The New Zealand Airports Association says the release of the Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan sets a positive course for long-term planning in this country.


…as business events, aviation weigh in with Budget 2025 wishlists 22nd May 2025 /

…as business events, aviation weigh in with Budget 2025 wishlists

The events industry and the organisation representing airports want the government to be a catalyst for investment, while providing a boost for the regions.


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.


New Aus campaign “good boost” for tourism – TIA 18th February 2025 /

New Aus campaign “good boost” for tourism – TIA

The tourism industry expects a new $500,000 campaign designed to encourage more Australian tourists to come to New Zealand will make a difference.