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1News
03-06-2025
- Business
- 1News
Hamilton Airport international terminal gears up for take-off
Hamilton Airport is gearing up for its first international boarding call since 2012 ahead of overseas flights returning on June 16. The refurbished terminal included full border controls, a new duty-free store and a café. The first Jetstar flight from Sydney touches down in Hamilton in less than two weeks, and would operate three return flights a week to the Gold Coast and four to Sydney. Hamilton Airport chief executive Mark Morgan said the region had "matured" in the last 10 to 20 years. "It's the fastest growing city, the importance of the upper North Island, connectivity, we have 1.3 million people within about an hour and a half drive time of this airport." ADVERTISEMENT NZ Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore said the addition of services out of the Waikato centre was a "fantastic milestone". "The business activity in the aviation market can only be a good thing in terms of adding some dynamism that we haven't seen for a while in New Zealand with the dominance of the national carrier." She said she was hoping for "potential pressure" and other ideas for market growth. "What this means is more choice for Kiwis, you can have more selection around how you might travel and people are able to travel closer to home."
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Airports Day 2025
Press Release – NZ Airports Association The report offers the most comprehensive snapshot to date of the state of New Zealands airport infrastructure, identifying both the gaps that threaten future growth and the investment opportunities that new technologies. Airport and local government leaders from across New Zealand are gathering in Wellington today for Airports Day, with a clear focus on improving connectivity, unlocking infrastructure investment, and building a stronger, more competitive aviation system. Hosted by NZ Airports, the event marks the launch of a new strategy for the association. 'Our strategy is grounded in one goal: to provide better services for New Zealand communities,' says Chief Executive Billie Moore. 'That means a healthy, competitive airline market. It means airports investing confidently in infrastructure. And it means smarter rules, fewer funding gaps, and regulation that actually delivers for the travelling public.' The strategy sets out three key priorities: Airports as national economic engines, enabled by sustainable funding and fit-for-purpose regulation. A seamless, integrated aviation network, with smarter rules and joined-up systems across government and industry. A stronger, more competitive airline market, offering better service, more choice, and stronger regional connections. 'Bringing together airports and local government for our discussions today reflects the vital role airports play as critical community assets – supporting economic growth, social connection, and emergency response across the country.' Airports Day also sees the release of a major new aviation infrastructure report, developed by WSP with the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. The report offers the most comprehensive snapshot to date of the state of New Zealand's airport infrastructure, identifying both the gaps that threaten future growth and the investment opportunities that new technologies – such as electric aircraft – are set to unlock. 'The report underscores the need to stabilise and recover the aviation system through regional airline support and international airline attraction, laying the foundation for stronger growth and new opportunities ahead. 'These opportunities include new route development; greater non-aeronautical investment in commercial, tourism, and technology precincts; onsite renewable energy production; and infrastructure to support emerging technologies like eVTOL aircraft. 'Our discussions at Airports Day focus on helping communities make the most of their airports and the opportunities they create.' Notes: · The report provides an overview of New Zealand's airport network, domestic aviation market, aircraft fuel technologies, the future development of the New Zealand aviation industry, and possible investment opportunities that could support New Zealand's economic growth. · The report was commissioned to support long term strategy for the airport network as well as providing background insight for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise when considering the context and potential opportunities for Invest NZ's aviation and aerospace investment pipeline.
Scoop
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Airlines And Airports Back Visa Simplification
Press Release – NZ Airports Association The announcement today by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford means that while translations will still be required, visitors will no longer need to engage and pay for certified translation services. Airports and airlines are welcoming the Government's decision to remove certified translation requirements for visitor visa applications, reducing barriers for travellers and improving New Zealand's global competitiveness as a tourism destination. Currently, visitors applying to come to New Zealand in languages other than English must provide certified translations of their documents – a process that adds time, cost, and complexity not required by other countries. The announcement today by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford means that while translations will still be required, visitors will no longer need to engage and pay for certified translation services. Instead, they will simply need to provide details of who completed the translation and their relevant qualifications or experience. 'We know this extra translation requirement has been a source of frustration and has affected perceptions of New Zealand in key visa markets,' says NZ Airports Chief Executive Billie Moore. 'The Ministers' announcement today will measurably improve New Zealand's competitiveness as a tourism destination. We strongly support practical steps like this that make it easier for people to choose to apply and come here.' Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand Executive Director Cath O'Brien agrees. 'To maintain and expand New Zealand's air connectivity, we need to systematically address friction points like this one. 'We fully support the commitment from Minister Upston today to make travel to New Zealand as seamless and easy as possible.'
