Beth Catley

22 January 2025

2025 Summer Photo Competition

Beth Catley

22 January 2025

Capture the feeling of a Nelson Tasman Summer! Enter our Summer Photo Competition here

Beth Catley

17 December 2024

Nelson Airport welcomes Project 2-Zero recommendations

Beth Catley

17 December 2024

Nelson Airport welcomes Project 2-Zero recommendations

Nelson Airport has welcomed the newly-released recommendations of the Independent Hearing Panel on its Project 2-Zero planning applications.

Beth Catley

27 November 2024

Airport gains approvals for bridging Jenkins Creek

Beth Catley

27 November 2024

Airport gains approvals for bridging Jenkins Creek

Nelson Airport has gained resource consent to build bridges over Jenkins Creek and create a new carparking area as it looks to deliver the next phase of development in its 2050 Masterplan.

Beth Catley

31 October 2024

Nelson Airport set to begin $10 million apron reconstruction

Beth Catley

31 October 2024

Nelson Airport set to begin $10 million apron reconstruction

After years of planning, a full reconstruction of Nelson Airport’s apron will take place over the next six months to ensure a safe, high-quality environment for airport operators and passengers now and in the future.

Beth Catley

23 October 2024

Nelson Airport Introduces Long Stay Parking

Beth Catley

23 October 2024

Nelson Airport Introduces Long Stay Parking

From 1 November, Nelson Airport’s Value Carpark will change to a Long Stay Carpark, with cheaper rates for those staying five days or longer.

Beth Catley

3 October 2024

Nelson Airport pays $1.3 million dividend to region’s councils

Beth Catley

3 October 2024

Nelson Airport pays $1.3 million dividend to region’s councils

Nelson Airport’s Annual Report 2024 shows strong financial performance despite challenging environment.

Beth Catley

30 September 2024

New Chief Executive Appointed for Nelson Airport

Beth Catley

30 September 2024

New Chief Executive Appointed for Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport has appointed Brendan Cook as its new chief executive officer.

Beth Catley

19 September 2024

West End Hospitality Group to bring new flavour to Nelson Airport cafe-bar experience

Beth Catley

19 September 2024

West End Hospitality Group to bring new flavour to Nelson Airport cafe-bar experience

Experienced hospitality company West End Hospitality Group (WEHG) has been selected as Nelson Airport’s new cafe and bar tenant following a publicly advertised process.

Beth Catley

13 September 2024

New deal formalises Air Cadets' historic occupation rights

Beth Catley

13 September 2024

New deal formalises Air Cadets' historic occupation rights

Nelson Airport and the Nelson Air Cadets have confirmed a deal ensuring a strong future for the youth development programme at the airport.

Beth Catley

17 July 2024

Airport firefighter marks 40 years as Rescue Fire Service changes name

Beth Catley

17 July 2024

Airport firefighter marks 40 years as Rescue Fire Service changes name

Veteran Nelson Airport firefighter Murray Hart has clocked up 40 years of service in a career that has seen significant change for the airport and its fire service.

Beth Catley

28 May 2024

Major stormwater pipe upgrade planned to increase airport resilience

Beth Catley

28 May 2024

Major stormwater pipe upgrade planned to increase airport resilience

The first in a series of major resilience upgrades is set to begin at Nelson Airport this month with the replacement of a 60-year-old stormwater pipe that drains water from the runway.

Beth Catley

8 May 2024

Nelson Airport chief executive Mark Thompson resigns

Beth Catley

8 May 2024

Nelson Airport chief executive Mark Thompson resigns

Nelson Airport’s Mark Thompson has resigned from his role as chief executive officer, and will leave the airport in July to move into consultancy work and spend more time with family.

Beth Catley

14 February 2024

Major renovation brings WWII aircraft hangar back to life

Beth Catley

14 February 2024

Major renovation brings WWII aircraft hangar back to life

The nine-month renovation of a World War II-era aircraft hangar at Nelson Airport is complete, bringing the heritage building back into commercial use.

Beth Catley

23 January 2024

Nelson Airport creates “plane spotting” loop

Beth Catley

23 January 2024

Nelson Airport creates “plane spotting” loop

Nelson Airport has created a “plane spotting” loop along the Airport Perimeter Walkway to give aviation and photography enthusiasts more opportunities to snap great images.

Beth Catley

11 January 2024

Airport set to begin pedestrian and cycling facility upgrades

Beth Catley

11 January 2024

Airport set to begin pedestrian and cycling facility upgrades

Footpaths and pedestrian crossings will be improved and extra covered bike racks added as part of major upgrades at each end of the Nelson Airport terminal beginning this month.

Beth Catley

9 January 2024

Nelson Airport’s Walk the Runway back in 2024!

Beth Catley

9 January 2024

Nelson Airport’s Walk the Runway back in 2024!

The popular Walk the Runway fundraising event is back, offering the public a chance to take a sunset stroll ‘behind the scenes’ at Nelson Airport on 20 January 2024.

Beth Catley

21 December 2023

First stage of new Nelson Airport development precinct complete

Beth Catley

21 December 2023

First stage of new Nelson Airport development precinct complete

The first stage of a new development area at Nelson Airport is complete with the opening of a back of house facility for award-winning national rental car company, GO Rentals.

Beth Catley

19 December 2023

Summer Quarterly Update 2023

Beth Catley

19 December 2023

Our summer newsletter is out now - check out our current promotions, information about parking changes and read about the exciting redevelopment of a World War II era hangar. Meri Kirihimete!

Beth Catley

27 November 2023

Emergency simulation at Nelson Airport runs smoothly

Beth Catley

27 November 2023

Emergency simulation at Nelson Airport runs smoothly

A full-scale emergency exercise at Nelson Airport on Saturday 25 November ran smoothly, with emergency services successfully testing their procedures and equipment.

Beth Catley

24 November 2023

New hospice fundraiser set to fill Nelson Airport with Christmas cheer

Beth Catley

24 November 2023

New hospice fundraiser set to fill Nelson Airport with Christmas cheer

A new partnership between the Nelson-Tasman Hospice and Nelson Airport launches next week with the installation of nine Christmas Trees of Remembrance in the airport terminal.

2025 Summer Photo Competition

Nelson Airport welcomes Project 2-Zero recommendations

Airport gains approvals for bridging Jenkins Creek

Nelson Airport set to begin $10 million apron reconstruction

Nelson Airport Introduces Long Stay Parking

Nelson Airport pays $1.3 million dividend to region’s councils

New Chief Executive Appointed for Nelson Airport

West End Hospitality Group to bring new flavour to Nelson Airport cafe-bar experience

New deal formalises Air Cadets' historic occupation rights

Airport firefighter marks 40 years as Rescue Fire Service changes name

Major stormwater pipe upgrade planned to increase airport resilience

Nelson Airport chief executive Mark Thompson resigns

Major renovation brings WWII aircraft hangar back to life

Nelson Airport creates “plane spotting” loop

Airport set to begin pedestrian and cycling facility upgrades

Nelson Airport’s Walk the Runway back in 2024!

First stage of new Nelson Airport development precinct complete

Summer Quarterly Update 2023

Emergency simulation at Nelson Airport runs smoothly

New hospice fundraiser set to fill Nelson Airport with Christmas cheer

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