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NZ Airports Hui: Struggling airports need small shift in visitor behavior to be viable 22nd October 2026 /

NZ Airports Hui: Struggling airports need small shift in visitor behavior to be viable

A relatively small shift in visitor travel behaviour from road to air via Hokitika Airport would make a big difference.


Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay, Chathams take top honours at NZ Airports Awards… 21st October 2026 /

Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay, Chathams take top honours at NZ Airports Awards…

Christchurch Airport took home Large Airport of the Year and there were 17 awards bestowed overall at last night’s gala event.


…while Queenstown Airport CEO Shane O’Hare takes the chair at NZ Airports 21st October 2026 /

…while Queenstown Airport CEO Shane O’Hare takes the chair at NZ Airports

He takes over from Wellington Airport CEO Matt Clarke.


NZ Airports Hui: Labour transport spokesperson Utikere signals more active govt in aviation… 20th October 2026 / /

NZ Airports Hui: Labour transport spokesperson Utikere signals more active govt in aviation…

Speaking at the NZ Airports Hui in Wellington yesterday, Tangi Utikere says the party is open to stronger monitoring of regional aviation and taking a more active role in supporting airports and air connectivity.


…as Cam Wallace lays out ambitions for NZ, which Qantas sees increasingly as part of home market 20th October 2026 / /

…as Cam Wallace lays out ambitions for NZ, which Qantas sees increasingly as part of home market

Qantas says it sees the potential for more services and routes from New Zealand, with the success of its long-haul New York operation giving it the confidence to explore expansion.


Regional connectivity, aviation investment on agenda at NZ Airports Hui 19th October 2026 /

Regional connectivity, aviation investment on agenda at NZ Airports Hui

Hundreds of aviation and infrastructure professionals are at Tākina Wellington for the annual gathering.


“Regional services are of real concern” – NZ Airports’ new CEO on his top priorities, industry challenges… 5th October 2026 /

“Regional services are of real concern” – NZ Airports’ new CEO on his top priorities, industry challenges…

Graeme Sharman on why he put his hand up for the role, and how better airline data can support struggling routes.


Wednesday Letter: The next govt must show Kiwis how aviation is working 23rd September 2026 / /

Wednesday Letter: The next govt must show Kiwis how aviation is working

Why NZ needs strong, sustainable airlines and strong, sustainable airports.


Departing NZ Airports CEO Billie Moore on aviation’s biggest challenge 29th July 2026

Departing NZ Airports CEO Billie Moore on aviation’s biggest challenge

”We need a way to deal with the fact that connectivity has been deteriorating,” says NZ Airports’ departing CEO.


Leadership changes: NZ Airports names aviation, infrastructure veteran as CEO… 28th July 2026 /

Leadership changes: NZ Airports names aviation, infrastructure veteran as CEO…

NZ Airports has appointed Infrastructure Commission executive Graeme Sharman as its new chief executive, succeeding Billie Moore after her three-and-a-half-year tenure leading the industry body.


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.