'Tis the season for travel – Auckland Airport prepares for summer holidays
14 December 2023
As the countdown to Christmas begins in earnest, preparations are in full swing to welcome summer holiday travellers at Auckland Airport.
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Auckland Airport reveals first look inside new $300 million Transport Hub to improve journeys to and from the airport
13 December 2023
The way people travel through New Zealand’s busiest gateway is about to change, with a world-class Transport Hub to open at the centre of the airport early next year.
Read moreWelcome back! Bluecoats return to the Auckland Airport
07 December 2023
Auckland Airport is delighted to have its much-loved ‘bluecoats’ customer service ambassadors back on-hand offering support and care to travelers around the airport.
Read moreAdditional anchor tenants for Auckland Airport’s outlet centre Mānawa Bay revealed
16 November 2023
Auckland Airport is thrilled to announce Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein will be bringing their international store experience to the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay.
Read moreConnecting the precinct new road prioritises freight flows at Auckland Airport
08 November 2023
Extra connectivity is being added at Auckland Airport as a new route takes off on its roading network as part of a $300 million transport upgrade.
Read moreAuckland Airport joins sustainability advisory board with Heart Aerospace
07 November 2023
Auckland Airport has announced a collaboration with Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace, joining the company’s advisory board to help propel innovation in sustainable aircraft.
Read moreNesting season Endangered birds find safe haven at New Zealands busiest airport
02 November 2023
With the onset of spring, Auckland Airport is underway with a conservation effort to protect one of New Zealand’s special native endangered species.
Read moreMajor stormwater expansion improves flood resilience and water treatment at Auckland Airport
25 October 2023
More than three kilometres of stormwater pipes, some big enough for an All Black to stand up in, are going in the ground under Auckland Airport’s new airfield development.
Read more2023 Annual Meeting: Chair and Chief Executive addresses
17 October 2023
In the past year, 15.9 million passengers passed through Auckland Airport’s terminals. This was up by 184 per cent on the year before, though still short of the 21 million passengers we handled in 2019, the last pre-COVID year. And this is reflected in our financial performance.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces executive team change
13 October 2023
Auckland Airport today announced Chief Financial Officer Phil Neutze has resigned after more than 13 years with the organisation.
Read moreNavigating the school holiday skyways
20 September 2023
Auckland Airport insiders are offering travellers their top planning tips for a smooth departure these school holidays, which are due to kick off with a strong start.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces executive team change
05 September 2023
Auckland Airport today announced Chief Infrastructure Officer André Lovatt has resigned after five years with the organisation to take up a new role at KiwiRail in December.
Read moreMan proposes to girlfriend over the PA system at Auckland Airport (she said yes)
28 August 2023
Love was in the air at Auckland Airport with a public marriage proposal taking place over its PA system.
Read morePerth connectivity boosted with arrival of Batik Air at Auckland Airport
24 August 2023
More choice between Auckland and Perth is now on offer with tomorrow’s early morning touchdown of Batik Air.
Read moreResilience uplift: Auckland Airport announces its results for FY23 amid historic upgrade of the airport precinct
24 August 2023
Auckland Airport today announced its financial results for the 12 months to 30 June 2023, including its first dividend and full underlying profit in three years.
Read moreAs Auckland Airport grows workforce to power infrastructure build, families are prioritised
22 August 2023
Auckland Airport has overhauled its parental leave policy as it scales up its workforce to deliver its major infrastructure programme.
Read moreBuilding a strong foundation for the future of domestic travel
07 August 2023
Test piles bored up to 11 storeys deep into the airfield signal a major milestone as a brand-new domestic terminal at Auckland Airport goes into the final stages of design.
Read moreSneak preview: First tranche of tenants for Auckland Airport’s outlet centre Mānawa Bay revealed
04 August 2023
Auckland Airport has shared a first look at some of the tenants who will be settling in at the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay, as construction continues to ramp up.
Read moreAuckland Airport community support fund open now
11 July 2023
The Auckland Airport Community Trust is inviting applications to its annual community grant programme, supporting organisations delivering outstanding service to the airport’s community.
Read moreCelebrating Matariki: Kids speaking in te reo Māori to welcome every international traveller to NZ
11 July 2023
Auckland Airport will be celebrating Matariki on 14 July, with dedicated PA announcements throughout the international and domestic terminals...
Read moreRelief is coming New bathrooms as Auckland Airports domestic terminal gets a spruce up
07 July 2023
Two of Auckland Airport’s busiest bathroom blocks are getting major makeover as part of a wider refresh of the domestic terminal.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces appointment of Chief Safety & Risk Officer
06 July 2023
Auckland Airport has appointed Darren Evans as Chief Safety & Risk Officer, a newly created executive leadership position focused on the identification, management and assurance of the organisation’s safety and risk management.
Read morePitch perfect: Auckland Airport unveils grandstands in its arrivals hall as football fever takes hold
30 June 2023
Ahead of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Auckland Airport has unveiled its new-look International Arrivals area with a grandstand and mock football field to welcome players and fans, ahead of the tournament.
Read moreAthletes add excitement to school holiday travel at Auckland Airport
28 June 2023
Kiwi travellers will be rubbing shoulders with sports stars and their supporters during the busy July school holidays at Auckland Airport.
Read moreAuckland Airport FY23-27 price changes
08 June 2023
Today Auckland Airport reset its aeronautical charges for Price Setting Event Four (PSE4), the five-year period spanning the 2023 to 2027 financial years.
Read morePaving the way: Auckland Airport recycles runway as part of major airfield expansion
07 June 2023
Auckland Airport is laying the foundation for a massive airfield development by recycling its runway – and keeping 6000 truck trips off Auckland’s roading network in the process.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces appointment of Chief Digital Officer
07 June 2023
Auckland Airport has appointed Richard Wilkinson (Tūhoe) as Chief Digital Officer, an executive team position focused on the management of the airport’s technology function and the delivery of digital innovation.
Read moreAuckland Airport moves to single operator duty free model with LagardèreAWPL
31 May 2023
Auckland Airport is tomorrow moving to a single operator model with LagardèreAWPL as its duty-free partner.
Read moreDirect Auckland Airport connections and online buzz unlock China tourism recovery
10 May 2023
Unique, first-hand experiences shared with followers online are fuelling a shift in Chinese travel preferences as China reopens for international outbound travel.
Read moreIt’s electrifying: New outlet centre Mānawa Bay rolls out zero gas policy
10 May 2023
New Zealand is set to have its first ever fully electric shopping centre food court, with zero natural or LPG gas available on site at Mānawa Bay, Auckland Airport’s new premium outlet shopping destination.
Read moreAuckland Airport’s premium outlet centre Mānawa Bay starts to take shape; here’s a bird’s-eye-view
03 May 2023
Major construction has started on Auckland Airport’s $200-million-plus premium outlet centre Mānawa Bay, and a flyover video offers a first glimpse of what to expect when it opens for shopping and dining.
Read moreReplacing one of New Zealand’s biggest air conditioning systems
01 May 2023
Natural gas is on the way out at the country’s largest airport as Auckland Airport begins to switch its air conditioning system to electricity.
Read moreOnwards & upwards: Long-haul flights taking off from Auckland Airport
27 April 2023
For the first time since the pandemic, long-haul flights between Auckland and North America are set to exceed 2019 levels, with a planned 11 per cent increase in flight numbers to those destinations next summer, compared to pre-pandemic.
Read moreKiwis hopping away in droves during Easter school holidays at Auckland Airport
04 April 2023
Three public holidays overlapping with both the New Zealand and Australian end of term break will see a busy few weeks at Auckland Airport.
Read moreAuckland Airport announces new Chief Operations Officer
04 April 2023
Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Chloe Surridge as Chief Operations Officer, an executive team position focused on delivering top safety outcomes and a quality customer experience for the millions of travellers flying in and out each year.
Read moreOn the road - Auckland Airport to kickstart 2023 with a trio of transport projects
25 January 2023
A brand-new road, new parking option, and easier public transport access are among the projects kicking back into construction activity at Auckland Airport in 2023.
Read moreAnalyst and media webcast for FY23 interim results
18 January 2023
Auckland Airport’s interim results for the six months ending 31 December 2022 will be announced on Thursday, 23 February 2023.
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