Hawke's Bay Airport is more than a vital regional asset; we serve as a lifeline for the community.

New Board Chair for Hawke’s Bay Airport

Hawke’s Bay Airport’s Board of Directors has a new Chair, with Jon Nichols replacing Wendie Harvey who steps down after five years in the role. Mrs Harvey was appointed to the Board by the Crown (50% shareholder) in July 2016 and has been Chair for the past five years. At the Crown’s request, she will...

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Kids’ play area opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport

Kids’ play area opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport A fun and interactive kids’ play area has been installed by Hawke’s Bay Airport, as part of its 60th anniversary activity. Designed for children 10 and under, Captain’s Corner has a mini cockpit, complete with controls, and runway inspired floor with the same numbers as Hawke’s Bay...

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Sound progress in Airport’s 60th anniversary year, but economic headwinds dampen outlook

Hawke’s Bay Airport today released its FY2024 Annual Report, covering the 12 months to 30 June 2024. Chair Wendie Harvey says the airport has made sound progress, with continued growth in financial performance, improved delivery of projects and customer experience, and wider engagement and collaboration with the airport’s communities. “In our 60th year it is...

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Bellatino’s departs Hawke’s Bay Airport

The search is on for a new retailer to join the Hawke’s Bay Airport family of businesses, following Bellatino’s decision to end their tenancy. Bellatino’s is a fabulous Hawke’s Bay business and we have loved having them onsite, says Judi Godbold, Hawke’s Bay Airport Manager Marketing and Business Growth. “The decision to leave is because...

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And the winner is…Judy Drench

After 1,500 name submissions and more than 6,700 votes on the final five, including more than 800 from offshore, Hawke’s Bay Airport proudly reveals Judy Drench as the name of its brand new fire truck. We’ve been absolutely blown away by the public interest and participation, says Wendie Harvey, Chair of Hawke’s Bay Airport. “This...

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Final five names revealed in fire truck naming competition

The campaign to name Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck has ignited the imagination of locals with more than 1500 entries received. We have been thrilled by the community response, says Judi Godbold, Business Development Manager, Hawke’s Bay Airport. “Locals have really got in behind naming the new fire truck; there’s been some really clever...

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Hawke’s Bay Airport buys new fire truck – Community invited to name it

Hawke’s Bay Airport is the proud owner of a brand new fire truck that will come into service next month, and the public of Hawke’s Bay is invited to bestow a name on the new vehicle. The $1.6 million Rosenbauer Panther fire truck has come all the way from Austria, and is the result of...

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Great Wine Capital signposts spring up in Hawke’s Bay

Last year Hawke’s Bay earned a spot in the elite group of places known as Great Wine Capitals of the World, confirming the region’s reputation as New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country. This week signposts to the 11 other global Great Wine Capital locations have been installed in three high-traffic areas for visitors and locals...

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Hawke’s Bay Airport releases annual Statement of Intent 24-25

Focus on ensuring infrastructural and economic resilience Hawke’s Bay Airport has released its 24/25 Statement of Intent (SOI) for the 12 months to 30 June 2025. As a council controlled organisation, the Airport’s SOI is a public and legally required document, reviewed and agreed annually with the Airport’s shareholders – Napier City Council, Hastings District...

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  • The Promoter’s competition with entry via Facebook is open only to residents of New Zealand, over 18 years old.
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