http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.hamiltonairport.co.nz en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:57:05 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/170073/door-stays-open-for-airport-growth/ Picture: Barry Harris (board chair) and Mark Morgan (Group CE)An independent commissioner says Hamilton Airport has made a compelling case to keep the door open for a future runway extension.If so, that could open up the airport to more international routes and bigger aircraft – but not for some time yet.The airport has been granted the maximum 15-year extensions to the lapse period of three designations. The designations protect land around the airport which would enable a longer runway ... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:16:22 +1200 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post170073 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/168266/flying-a-plane-home---to-slovenia/ When most people buy an aircraft, arranging delivery usually means putting it on a ship or into a container.Slovenian pilot Marjan has chosen a different option. He's flying his newly purchased 2003 Lancair-ES all the way home.The sleek four-seat aircraft was recently purchased in Motueka. Over the next three weeks, Marjan and fellow pilot and content creator Filip will set off on an extraordinary journey, crossing countries, oceans and continents before the aircraft begins its next chapter in E... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:17:19 +1200 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post168266 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/164101/precinct-north-milestone-reached-as-first-building-completed-early/ Hamilton Airport has marked a major milestone in the expansion of its business park, with the first building in Precinct North completed ahead of schedule.The 5,000sqm purpose-built facility has been developed for New Zealand-owned Asmuss, which becomes the inaugural tenant in the newest stage of the 170-hectare Titanium Park.Asmuss’ lease begins in May, with operations at its new pipe extrusion plant likely to be fully underway by August. Around 40 staff will relocate from the company’s exi... Fri, 01 May 2026 16:43:04 +1200 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post164101 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/163788/congrats-to-our-itm-taupo-super-440-winners/ Congratulations to our Super 440 promotion winners, Liz and Roy who set off to Taupō earlier in April  for a weekend that, for them, wasn’t just another motorsport event. It was a return to something familiar.Roy spent 32 years with Dick Johnson Racing, starting back in 1980 working on the iconic XD Falcon. The one with the kind of record that still raises eyebrows: 23 starts, 17 wins, and a Bathurst victory in 1981. Liz was part of the same world too, working across merch, online o... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:31:31 +1200 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post163788 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/163697/hamilton-airport-welcomes-100-000-international-passengers-with-jetstar/ Hamilton Airport reached a meaningful milestone today, welcoming its 100,000th international passenger travelling with Jetstar Airways.“Reaching 100,000 international passengers is a strong signal of demand for the Waikato. It shows how valuable these connections are, not just for travel, but for keeping people, businesses, and communities linked across the Tasman,” said Mark Morgan, chief executive of Hamilton Airport.Marking the moment was Sophia, originally from Hawke’s Bay, who spent m... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post163697 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/162449/resilience-boost-great-news-for-aviation/ Hamilton Airport says a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is great news for New Zealand’s entire aviation network.The Regional Infrastructure Fund loan was announced today by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones. It will be used to extend the Hamilton runway and apron space so a wider range of aircraft, including wide-body jets such as B787s or A330s can land and depart from Hamilton.It means during adverse events or emergencies, Hamilton could play a key role in red... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post162449 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/160629/air-passengers-pouring-in-out-of-hamilton/ Tens of thousands more air passengers are pouring through Hamilton Airport as travellers cash in on more choice and cheaper air fares.In its six-month report (1 July 2025 – 31 December 2025) Hamilton Airport  passenger numbers are up 39 per cent  compared to the same period in 2024. That’s an increase of 71,000 travellers.Of those, around 55,000 were on international flights between Hamilton, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Jetstar launched daily international flights to Australia in Ju... Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:43:39 +1300 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post160629 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/158127/dol-appointed-to-airport-senior-team/ Hamilton Airport has seconded well-known Waikato-based project director Rob Dol to its senior team.From January 2026, Dol will join the airport management team full-time for two years. He will move from his current role as project director at Colliers Project Leaders to become the airport’s group general manager – property and infrastructure.Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL) chief executive Mark Morgan said Dol’s appointment was a natural transition given his long-standing involvement wi... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:02:07 +1300 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post158127 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/157255/jetstar-launches-direct-flights-to-hamilton-to-christchurch-with-sales-fares-from-53/ Monday, 1 December 2025: Jetstar’s first-ever direct flight between Hamilton and Christchurch takes off today, launching a brand-new daily link between Waikato and the South Island.The service will offer more than 135,000 seats annually between the two cities on Jetstar's A320 aircraft, giving Hamilton locals a faster, easier and more affordable way to get Christchurch without the detour through Auckland.New Zealand growth: Hamilton to Christchurch is the latest addition to Jetstar’s ra... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:01:10 +1300 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post157255 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/post/156162/announcing-our-new-general-manager-aeronautical-growth-marketing/ Hamilton Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Noordermeer as Group General Manager – Aeronautical Growth & Marketing. Michelle brings a wealth of experience in aviation strategy, route development, marketing, and sustainability, having held senior roles with Air New Zealand, Auckland Airport, and Carbon Click.In her new role, Michelle will lead initiatives to further grow our aviation business, strengthen route connectivity, and deliver innovative marketing and sustai... Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:42:29 +1300 http://www.hamiltonairport.co.nz/blog/#post156162