TAANZ has already been in the headlines this year, highlighting the new UK entry requirements for dual Kiwi/British citizens and TAANZ ceo Julie White says she is working to keep up the momentum.
The TAANZ board held a strategy day at Auckland Airport earlier this week setting clear priorities for 2026 and our longer-term direction, adds White.
The day was marked by sessions from guest speakers. Phil O’Reilly of Iron Duke Partners encouraged the board to look at its internal priorities, ‘and reaffirmed the importance of meeting the diverse needs of all of our membership while strengthening external profile and recognition’.
At the same time visiting ATIA ceo Dean Long is said to have ‘contributed a fresh perspective from Australia, igniting conversations around resilience and collaboration’.
“These thought-provoking discussions challenged us to reconsider our approaches and helped sharpen [TAANZ’s] focus for the year ahead,” adds White.
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“The main takeaway from the strategy day is that our foundations remain strong, but we are committed to intensifying our efforts across collaboration, assurance, promotion, resilience, and advocacy” says White.
“It was fantastic to see such strong engagement and energy in the room. This strategy day wasn’t just about planning—it was about setting the tone for a bold, collaborative future,” says TAANZ president Victoria Courtney. “We’ve hit the ground running in 2026, and I’m excited for what we’ll achieve together.”
The TAANZ Board is pictured at the Domestic Terminal Head House overlooking the Gate Pier Construction.
