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Shane O’Hare appointed Chair of NZ Airports
The NZ Airports Association has appointed Shane O’Hare as its Chair for a two-year term. O’Hare, the current Chief Executive of Queenstown Airport, brings over 40 years of experience in international aviation and tourism to the role.
His professional background includes leadership positions at Launceston Airport in Australia, Melbourne Airport, Qantas, Etihad Airways, and Royal Jet. O’Hare also founded the general aviation operator Seair Pacific.
During the NZ Airports Hui, discussions highlighted the importance of regional connectivity and aviation investment. Labour transport spokesperson Utikere advocated for a more active government role in supporting regional aviation to ensure reliable connections and resilient infrastructure.
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