Christchurch Airport records $64.9m underlying profit, up 30.6% on tourism boom
Christchurch Airport has posted its strongest ever financial result, driven by a surge in international tourism.
Christchurch Airport has announced record underlying profit of $64.9 million, representing a 30.6% increase. The result was driven by a significant rise in international tourism. The airport's chief executive described the performance as hitting a sweet spot, though flagged potential volatility ahead.
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NZ Herald
Christchurch Airport posts record $64.9m underlying profit, up 30.6% on back of tourism sweet spot
Hitting sweet spot, but volatility ahead: Christchurch Airport boss on blockbuster result.
Newstalk ZB
Justin Watson: Christchurch Airport chief executive on the airport posting its strongest ever financial result
Christchurch Airport has announced its strongest ever result, off the back of a big rise in international tourism.
NZ Herald
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