Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors.

It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges praising its strong safety record, commercial success, and community engagement.

They were also impressed with its new end-of-runway safety system.

Chief operating officer Todd Grace says the airport's seen strong growth since Covid.

He says they're the only airport in New Zealand operating back past pre-Covid levels.

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Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors.
It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges praising its strong safety record, commercial success, and community engagement.
They were also impressed with its new end-of-runway safety system.
Chief operating officer Todd Grace says the airport's seen strong growth since Covid.
He says they're the only airport in New Zealand operating back past pre-Covid levels.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country

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There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts.

One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about the increase - following a sharp drop in 2023. 

iFindProperty founder Maree Tassell says there's a lot of deception that comes with flipping properties, and vendors often don't find out until it's too late.

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There's been a significant increase in property flippers and it's prompted concerns from experts.
One of the country's most prominent buyers' agencies has complained to the Real Estate Authority about the increase - following a sharp drop in 2023.&nbsp;
iFindProperty founder Maree Tassell says there's a lot of deception that comes with flipping properties, and vendors often don't find out until it's too late.
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Maree Tassell: iFindProperty founder on the growing calls to regulate property flippers

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Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump.

Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could be over 'very soon', and it's led to ripple effects across sharemarkets all over the world.

Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management says it's unclear if the US can walk away from this conflict or if the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in time.

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Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump.
Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could be over 'very soon', and it's led to ripple effects across sharemarkets all over the world.
Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management says it's unclear if the US can walk away from this conflict or if the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in time.
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Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.

It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.

Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem.  

"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."

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A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine.
It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary.
Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem. &nbsp;
"They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting because those tables aren't out there with the umbrellas up, they look more friendly."
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Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

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Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country

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