Articles tagged with Auckland Airport
Government Appoints Permanent Aviation Council to Shape Industry Future
1 month ago | 202 viewsThe Government confirmed the establishment of a permanent Aviation Council to enhance sector leadership and shape the industry's future, as announced by Associate Transport Minister James Meager at the NZ Airports Hui. The Council, consisting of 14 members from various stakeholders including government agencies, regulators, and industry associations, aims to support economic growth, enhance aviation safety, and address workforce and infrastructure needs outlined in the recent Aviation Action Plan. The Council will provide strategic leadership, report annually on progress, and ensure representation for smaller airlines and industry voices to support regional connectivity and workforce development in the aviation sector.
Tags: Government Aviation Council James Meager Transport Minister NZ Airports Hui Aviation Action Plan Air New Zealand Auckland Airport Aviation Federation Aviation Industry AssociationNorthland's Economic Future: Major Developments and Opportunities Unveiled
3 months ago | 747 viewsRail Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones highlight significant developments in Northland's economic future, including Marsden Point's role as an energy and economic powerhouse. Projects such as a refurbished tank for supplying jet fuel to Auckland Airport and a commercial dry dock aim to boost job creation and international trade. Plans for a Regional Infrastructure Fund part-funded drydock at Northport and the potential use of special economic zones to attract investment demonstrate a focus on enhancing New Zealand's economic growth and resilience.
Tags: Northland Winston Peters Shane Jones Marsden Point New Zealand Channel Infrastructure Z Energy Auckland Airport KiwiRail SEZsMaking it easier for Chinese travellers to transit via New Zealand
4 months ago | 896 viewsThe Government is boosting tourism and trade by making it simpler, faster and cheaper for Chinese nationals to transit via New Zealand. From November, Chinese passport holders will no longer need to obtain a Transit Visa before transiting through New Zealand airports. Instead, they will be able to get a New Zealand electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).
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