Media releases

Final SMART Approaches report available

17 December 2014

Three satellite-guided flight approaches to Auckland Airport have been modified as a result of trialling and community feedback, and will start being used in mid-2015.

Auckland Airport welcomes Air New Zealand's new Buenos Aires service

12 December 2014

Air New Zealand has announced today that it will begin flying direct to South America in December 2015 for the first time in the airline’s history.

Inaugural China Eastern Airlines seasonal flight arrives at Auckland Airport

09 December 2014

Auckland Airport has today welcomed the first flight of China Eastern Airlines’ new seasonal Shanghai to Auckland service.

International baggage hall extension completed

08 December 2014

Auckland Airport has completed the first stage of an extension to its international baggage hall.

Export business spreads its wings at Auckland Airport

26 November 2014

CEVA Logistics has announced plans to nearly double the size of its existing facility at Auckland Airport’s business district.

Auckland Airport welcomes increase in air service access rights with China

25 November 2014

Auckland Airport welcomes the new Memorandum of Understanding between New Zealand and China that sees significant improvements in air service access rights between the two countries.

Beauty and beyond - new retailers land at Auckland Airport

24 November 2014

Auckland Airport is expanding its international duty free shopping experience with the addition of a range of covetable local and international brands.

New Zealand flavour introduced on China Southern flights

20 November 2014

Auckland Airport, China Southern Airlines and Al Brown have joined forces to introduce a unique New Zealand taste to the China Southern inflight experience.

China Southern Airlines announces increase in capacity

11 November 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement that China Southern Airlines will increase capacity on its Auckland to Guangzhou route.

Commerce Commission's WACC announcement

30 October 2014

Auckland Airport has received the Commerce Commission’s final report on proposed changes to the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for the price-controlled, electricity and gas sectors.

Commerce Commission's WACC announcement

30 October 2014

Auckland Airport has received the Commerce Commission’s draft report on proposed changes to the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for the price-controlled, electricity and gas sectors.

2014 annual meeting shareholder poll results

23 October 2014

The annual meeting of shareholders of Auckland International Airport Limited was held today at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland.

Chairman and Chief Executive's addresses to 2014 annual meeting

23 October 2014

It is my pleasure to be here today – as this is my first annual meeting as your new Chairman.

Webcast for 2014 Annual Meeting

22 October 2014

Auckland Airport’s 2014 Annual Meeting will take place at 2.00pm tomorrow, 23 October 2014, at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland.

Auckland Airport announces new general manager of aeronautical commercial

17 October 2014

Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Norris Carter as the new General Manager aeronautical commercial.

Auckland Airport establishes sponsored Level 1 American Depository Receipt programme

16 October 2014

Auckland Airport announced today that it has established a sponsored Level 1 American Depository Receipt (ADR) programme to improve access for investors in the United States.

Auckland Airport named Australasia's leading airport in World Travel Awards

15 October 2014

Auckland Airport has been voted Australasia’s Leading Airport in the 2014 World Travel Awards.

Auckland Airport Community Trust donations reach $3 million

14 October 2014

The Auckland Airport Community Trust has now invested over $3 million into local community projects following its 2014 round of donations.

Fearon Hay’s Auckland Airport building named among world’s best by international architecture judges

03 October 2014

A unique building at The District at Auckland Airport has won a top accolade at the World Architecture Festival Awards in Singapore overnight.

Auckland Airport welcomes China Eastern Airlines to New Zealand

30 September 2014

Auckland Airport and China Eastern Airlines are delighted to announce a new seasonal Shanghai to Auckland service, scheduled to commence in December 2014.

Auckland Airport welcomes North America capacity increase

11 September 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will increase the capacity on its Auckland to Los Angeles and Auckland to Vancouver routes.

Additional Fiji capacity great news for Auckland

10 September 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Air New Zealand that it will increase its Fijian route capacity next year in response to growing demand

Christine Spring nominated for Auckland Airport Board

09 September 2014

Auckland Airport has announced that its Board has unanimously nominated Christine Spring to stand for election as an independent non-executive director at its 2014 annual meeting.

Auckland Airport approves staff share scheme

08 September 2014

On 25 August 2014 the Board of Directors of Auckland Airport voted to approve an offer to employees to participate in a share purchase plan.

Auckland Airport announces another 12 months of strong performance

26 August 2014

Auckland Airport has today announced its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014

Meridian Energy moves to Auckland Airport

25 August 2014

Auckland Airport announced today that it has leased a whole floor in its Quad 5 office building to Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy will be moving its Auckland sales team to the airport at the end of the year.

Trans-Tasman travel reform proposals make sense

14 August 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the package of proposed reforms announced by Australia’s Tourism and Transport Forum.

Auckland Airport welcomes Singapore Airlines A380 announcement

11 August 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement that Singapore Airlines is to introduce an A380 aircraft on its daily service to Auckland during the peak New Zealand summer period

Auckland Airport annual meeting and nomination of directors

11 August 2014

Auckland International Airport Limited advises that the company's 2014 annual meeting will be held at 2.00 pm on Thursday, 23 October 2014 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau.

New alliance welcomed, bringing at least 100,000 extra seats on Singapore to Auckland route

08 August 2014

Auckland Airport, Tourism New Zealand and Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development have welcomed the announcement

Auckland Airport launches industry-leading energy programme

07 August 2014

A new initiative launched today will see Auckland Airport working in partnership with tenants to achieve ambitious energy-saving targets.

Auckland Airport successfully prices its 2nd USPP issue

25 July 2014

Auckland Airport today priced a USD 250 million loan transaction in the United States Private Placement market.

China Airlines to increase flights on Taipei - Brisbane - Auckland Route

22 July 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the decision by China Airlines to add an extra 15,000 seats on its Taipei - Brisbane - Auckland route during the peak New Zealand summer period.

Shop more at Auckland Airport

18 July 2014

In response to increased demand from travellers, Auckland Airport has increased its retail offerings with two new outlets at the international terminal.

Work starts on first phase of the new combined domestic and international terminal

15 July 2014

Work starts on first phase of the new combined domestic and international terminal

Auckland Airport continues to develop New Zealand's next generation of governance talent

08 July 2014

Auckland Airport’s Board announced today that it has selected Shelley Cave to participate in the Future Director Programme.

Auckland Airport 2014 Aeronautical Awards Announced

04 July 2014

Auckland Airport has announced the winners of its 2014 Airline of the Year Award and 2014 Aeronautical Service Provider Award.

Auckland Airport's Emperor Lounge receives international recognition in global survey

25 June 2014

The global Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards 2014 saw Emperor Lounge at Auckland Airport receive a Highly Commended award.

Auckland Airport applauds Jetstar on five years of domestic services

09 June 2014

Auckland Airport congratulates Jetstar as it celebrates its five year anniversary of carrying passengers on New Zealand’s domestic network.

SMART Approaches flight path trial draft report released

30 May 2014

Auckland Airport, Airways New Zealand and the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (BARNZ) have today released a draft report on the SMART Approaches flight path trial for public feedback.

Fixed rate public bond issue

23 May 2014

Auckland International Airport Limited (“Auckland Airport”) has raised NZ$150 million from a public bond issue.

Auckland Airport to receive funding for food and wine tourism ‘cluster’ project to drive Chinese tourism growth

21 May 2014

Auckland Airport to receive funding for food and wine tourism ‘cluster’ project to drive Chinese tourism growth

Auckland Airport targeting to become top Chinese holiday market in Australasia

19 May 2014

Auckland Airport has outlined an ambitious goal to become the number one gateway and destination in Australasia for Chinese holiday visitor arrivals.

Auckland Airport unveils new international visitor ambitions to meet tourism industry's growth challenge

16 May 2014

Auckland Airport has today published its predictions for the growth in key international visitor markets through to 2025.

Auckland Airport welcomes double daily China Southern summer flights

15 May 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by China Southern Airlines that it will increase its 2014/2015 summer peak season flights on the Guangzhou-Auckland route from 10 to 14 per week.

Auckland Airport considers public fixed rate bond issue

12 May 2014

Auckland International Airport Limited (“Auckland Airport”) announced today that it is considering offering up to NZ$150 million of fixed rate bonds to the public.

Auckland Airport acknowledges Government decision to reduce duty free tobacco purchases

08 May 2014

Public education campaign will be essential to inform travellers

Claims that airport responsible for high taxi fares across Auckland are incorrect

07 May 2014

Auckland Airport to audit taxi journeys and calls for taxis to develop new options, such as fixed fares.

Auckland Airport welcomes decision to allow evening flights into Queenstown

06 May 2014

Auckland Airport has praised the decision of the civil aviation authorities in Australia and New Zealand to allow after-dark flights into Queenstown Airport.

Auckland Airport gathers Asian travel industry experts for annual Asia Summit

05 May 2014

Auckland Airport’s annual Asia Industry Summit will see a host of industry experts provide unique insight into New Zealand’s key Asian markets.

Auckland Airport welcomes additional Auckland to Perth direct flights

11 April 2014

Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Qantas that it will continue and also increase its seasonal service between Auckland and Perth.

Auckland Airport set to become a global aviation megacity

29 March 2014

Airbus, one of the two leading aircraft manufacturers, has identified Auckland Airport to become one of about 80 global aviation ‘megacities’ by 2030,

Airport growth will bring local jobs to people in South Auckland

29 March 2014

Auckland Airport’s 30-year vision will play a key role in the future development of South Auckland and contribute directly to local education and employment opportunities

Auckland Airport sets aside enough land for a rail link and underground station

29 March 2014

Auckland Airport will significantly upgrade its transport infrastructure to cope with the tripling of passengers to 40 million per year in 2044.

World-class terminal planned to meet strong passenger growth and future aviation needs

29 March 2014

As part of its 30-year vision for the future, Auckland Airport has released further details of plans for a new combined international and domestic terminal and its surrounds.

Development of airports second runway by around 2025

29 March 2014

Auckland Airport will build a northern runway by around 2025 to cater for growth in passengers, cargo and larger aircraft.

Auckland Airports 30 year vision delivers real benefits for Auckland and New Zealand

29 March 2014

Auckland Airport’s 30-year vision delivers real benefits for Auckland and New Zealand

Auckland Airport named Best Airport in Australia Pacific for 6th year in a row

27 March 2014

At the 2014 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards held overnight at the passenger Terminal EXPO in Barcelona, Auckland Airport was named:

Students to benefit from Auckland Airport art auction

25 March 2014

Auckland Airport is establishing a scholarship fund for students from Aorere College. The fund will be financed by the auction sale of a Pat Hanly work that was commissioned by Auckland Airport.

Auckland Airport supports new tourism growth framework and is committed to playing its part

24 March 2014

Auckland Airport supports new tourism growth framework and is committed to playing its part

Jetstar decision to suspend Auckland to Singapore services

20 March 2014

Auckland Airport is disappointed by Jetstar’s decision to suspend its Auckland – Singapore services from 21 July.

Auckland Airport celebrates retailing excellence

20 March 2014

Retail businesses based at Auckland Airport have been acknowledged for their outstanding performance at the annual Auckland Airport Retail Excellence Awards.

Northern SMART Approaches flight track draft report now due in May

19 March 2014

Northern SMART Approaches flight track draft report now due in May

Auckland Airport welcomes improvement in air service access rights to New Zealand

13 March 2014

Auckland Airport welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding between New Zealand and the Philippines

Auckland Airport welcomes new state of the art firefighting engines

12 March 2014

Four firefighting vehicles were unveiled today during a ceremony at Auckland Airport, declaring the new engines officially ready for service!

Auckland Airport announces sistership with Mumbai Airport

10 March 2014

Auckland Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mumbai Airport that will see the two airports form a ‘sister airport’ relationship.

Auckland Airport receives High Court approval for return of capital

07 March 2014

Auckland Airport receives High Court approval for return of capital

2014 Chinese New Year worth over $100 million to New Zealand

28 February 2014

Auckland Airport has estimated that the 2014 Chinese New Year holiday period has contributed $117 million to the New Zealand economy.

Global logistics provider to move into new office and warehouse at Auckland Airport

27 February 2014

Auckland Airport has announced that it is to design and build a new head office, ambient and controlled-temperature warehousing and international air

Auckland Airports interim result reflects plan in action

20 February 2014

Auckland Airport’s interim result reflects plan in action – underlying profit up 13.9% to $86.7 million

Media webcast for Interim Results

14 February 2014

Auckland Airport’s Interim Results for the six months to 31 December 2013 will be announced on Thursday 20 February.

Shareholder poll results for Auckland Airport

12 February 2014

The special meeting of Auckland International Airport Limited to seek approval of the arrangement relating to the return of capital to shareholders was held at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau today.

Special Meeting Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers addresses

12 February 2014

Adrian Littlewood, Chief Executive

Webcast for Special Meeting

11 February 2014

Auckland Airport’s Special Meeting to seek approval of the arrangement relating to the return of capital to shareholders will take place at 2.00pm tomorrow, Wednesday 12 February 2014.

Auckland Airport bond maturity

05 February 2014

Auckland Airport wishes to advise that the Auckland International Airport Limited 7.25% Bonds (AIA090) will mature on 28 February 2014.

2013 calendar year sets records for Auckland Airport

31 January 2014

Auckland Airport has announced today that 14,424,473 passengers (excluding transits) used Auckland Airport in 2013

Auckland Airport announces new media partner

30 January 2014

After a robust tender process, APN Outdoor has been confirmed as the new advertising media partner at Auckland Airport.

Details of Auckland Airport special shareholder meeting announced

24 January 2014

Auckland Airport has today sent to shareholders the details of its Special Meeting to consider the proposal to return approximately $454 million of capital to shareholders, on a pro rata basis.

Auckland Airport welcomes additional China Southern Airlines flights on Guangzhou to Auckland route

22 January 2014

Auckland Airport welcomes additional China Southern Airlines flights on Guangzhou to Auckland route

Auckland Airport welcomes proposed alliance

16 January 2014

Auckland Airport welcomes proposed alliance which will deliver capacity growth and new daily A380 service.

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