# New Zealand aviation and hospitality infrastructure updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-aviation-and-hospitality-infrastructure-updates > Updated: 2026-10-26T22:42:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. New Zealand is undergoing significant developments in its aviation and hospitality sectors. In the aviation industry, a nationwide infrastructure transformation is underway to improve connectivity. Auckland Airport is managing a NZ$3.9 billion program for domestic jet and international terminal improvements, expected to conclude by late 2029. Other regional projects include a terminal rebuild at Palmerston North Airport, expansions at Queenstown Airport, and modernization efforts at Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, and Nelson airports. In the hospitality sector, Accor is expanding its presence with new design-led and social-concept hotels in Auckland and regional destinations like Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, and Rotorua. Concurrently, the JetPark hotel group is upgrading facilities at its Auckland, Hamilton, and Rotorua properties, including solar energy installations and expanded amenities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Accor and JetPark expand hospitality presence in New Zealand Accor is expanding its multi-brand hotel portfolio across New Zealand, while JetPark group invests in facility upgrades at its Auckland, Hamilton, and Rotorua properties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/accor-and-jetpark-expand-hospitality-presence-in-new-zealand ### 2026-10-23: New Zealand airports undergo major infrastructure upgrades New Zealand airports, including Auckland, Queenstown, and Palmerston North, are undergoing major terminal redevelopments and modernization projects to accommodate future growth. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-airports-undergo-major-infrastructure-upgrades --- Cite as: New Zealand aviation and hospitality infrastructure updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-aviation-and-hospitality-infrastructure-updates