11th June 2026 WarbirdsThe Easter event generated 130k bed nights, with visitors staying an average of 4.6 nights.
8th April 2026 WarbirdsAround 60,000 people attended the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow over the Easter weekend.
31st March 2026 WarbirdsWarbirds Over Wānaka says the biennial airshow has sold out both its Easter weekend days despite the withdrawal of the RNZAF and United States Air Force.
17th March 2026 Rosewood / WarbirdsOne of the appointments is coming from Fiji, bringing with him more than two decades in luxury hospitality.
4th June 2025 Scholarships / WarbirdsThe Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust is resuming its scholarship programme and expanding it to include Warbird aircraft engineers rather than just pilots.
23rd July 2024 WarbirdsWarbirds Over Wanaka’s organisers say the three-day event over Easter generated more than $40m for the regional economy.
2nd April 2024 Events / WarbirdsWarbirds over Wānaka is estimated to have given the local economy a $40m boost, according to the local business chamber.
8th March 2024 Events / WarbirdsWarbirds Over Wanaka organisers say they are seeing increased demand for this year’s event over Easter.
8th February 2024 WarbirdsWarbirds over Wanaka has confirmed the attendance of a United States Airforce F-16 fighter jet at this Easter’s show.
18th October 2023 Alpine Group / WarbirdsThe aviation and tourism stalwart passes after a short illness, aged 85.
29th June 2023 WarbirdsWarbirds Over Wanaka has released tickets for its 2024 airshow, which will be its first event in six years.
31st March 2023 WarbirdsWarbirds over Wānaka is returning in 2024 after six years.
