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"All about balance": Unpacking ComCom's choice to rule out airport regulation inquiry

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Publish Date
Tue, 7 Oct 2025, 10:54am
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"All about balance": Unpacking ComCom's choice to rule out airport regulation inquiry

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 Oct 2025, 10:54am

Satisfaction on both sides over the Commerce Commission's decision regarding Air New Zealand's airport cost concerns.  

The Commission's announced it won't investigate airport regulation but will look into how much information airports should give airlines on major upgrades.  

Air New Zealand says it's pleasantly surprised by the outcome.  

Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge it's constructive.  

But she says it's also about balance, as while Air New Zealand say they might pay half a billion in fees, Auckland is their biggest hub. 

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