Welcome

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Christchurch for the NZ Airports Hui 2023. Our theme this year is Working Together for a Connected NZ.

Airports are gateways – to the world, to New Zealand, and to all our regional communities. As we continue to recover our capacity this year, it’s important to reflect on the essential role airports and our aviation partners play in New Zealanders’ lives – and the ways we need to work together for a safe, sustainable, resilient and efficient network.

The conference programme will explore challenges and opportunities in route recovery, infrastructure development and resilience, sustainability and decarbonisation, customer service performance, workforce development, new technology and commercial trends, drawing on expertise across the New Zealand airport and aviation system. We’ll also hear from international aviation leaders on the latest global and regional trends affecting airport strategy and investment.

The conference will feature a two-and-a-half day programme with strategic plenary sessions and panels as well as technical and operational workshops.

Our popular industry expo will also be back, showcasing the best of our aviation business partners in one place – so you can get up to date on the latest products, services and partnership opportunities.

Most importantly – the hui brings together our people. We’ll have opportunities throughout the programme for you to connect, share ideas and build relationships with industry and government contacts.

Be sure to check back to this website for more updates on our speakers and programme, and I look forward to seeing you in Christchurch from 11-13 October.

Billie