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Queenstown Airport chair Simon Flood resigns 28th October 2026

Queenstown Airport chair Simon Flood resigns

Flood joined the QAC board in December 2019 and was appointed chair in October 2024.


…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.


Queenstown Airport international passenger numbers accelerate… 19th October 2026

Queenstown Airport international passenger numbers accelerate…

Queenstown Airport’s international passenger movements totalled 108,935 in September, up 19% on the same month last year.


Queenstown Airport targets green first for district with $23m offices 6th October 2026 /

Queenstown Airport targets green first for district with $23m offices

Queenstown Airport is targeting the district’s first Green Star-certified commercial building with its new $23m office development.


Queenstown Airport international passengers jump 18% in August… 15th September 2026

Queenstown Airport international passengers jump 18% in August…

Queenstown Airport handled 273,893 passengers in August 2026, an 8% increase on the same month last year.


Queenstown Airport backs trail network with $20k a year 10th September 2026 /

Queenstown Airport backs trail network with $20k a year

Queenstown Airport will contribute $20,000 a year towards the development of the Whakatipu region’s trail network under a new partnership with Queenstown Trails Trust.


Queenstown Airport to pay $20m dividend as record passengers drive revenue 19th August 2026

Queenstown Airport to pay $20m dividend as record passengers drive revenue

International passenger movements exceeded one million for the first time.


Queenstown Airport international passengers jump again in July… 19th August 2026

Queenstown Airport international passengers jump again in July…

Queenstown Airport saw 278,373 passengers in July 2026, up 12% on the same month last year, according to part-owner Auckland Airport’s latest monthly traffic update.


Queenstown Airport, NZ Winegrowers partner on biosecurity forum 19th August 2026 /

Queenstown Airport, NZ Winegrowers partner on biosecurity forum

Queenstown Airport and New Zealand Winegrowers are co-hosting a Biosecurity Leadership Event on 28 August aimed at encouraging businesses to take a more active role in protecting New Zealand from pests and diseases.


Winter chill for Auckland Airport, while international passenger numbers jump at Queenstown 15th July 2026 /

Winter chill for Auckland Airport, while international passenger numbers jump at Queenstown

Both international and domestic passenger numbers fall in June year-on-year at the major gateway.


Queenstown Airport starts $65m airfield upgrade 14th July 2026

Queenstown Airport starts $65m airfield upgrade

Queenstown Airport has officially broken ground on a new heavy taxiway, marking the start of a $65m airfield upgrade that forms part of the airport’s largest infrastructure investment programme to date.


Air NZ adds 16.5k seats with new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service 1st July 2026 /

Air NZ adds 16.5k seats with new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service

Air New Zealand has launched its new seasonal Queenstown-Brisbane service, adding 16,500 seats to its trans-Tasman network over the winter season.